Old Hollywood was full of stars and glamour, but behind the curtain, one man controlled the spotlight—William Randolph Hearst. Join me, Ken, as we delve into the opulent world of Hearst and his mistress, Marion Davies, uncovering the secrets of their grand mansions and the scandalous love story that defined an era. From San Simeon to the shores of Santa Monica, explore the lavish estates where history was made and Hollywood's elite mingled.
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0:00 Intro
0:16 Who was William Randolph Hearst?
1:25 Hacienda del Pozo de Verona
4:06 New York Properties
5:24 Who Was Marion Davies?
7:07 Hearst Castle
7:59 Wyntoon
11:15 Buying Spree - St. Donat's Castle, Beacon Towers
11:34 Marion Davies Beach House Ocean Side
13:19 The End of William Hearst
15:18 Marion Davies After Hearst
17:12 What Happened to the Mansions?
18:11 What are your thoughts?
The Many Mansions of William Randolph Hearst & Marion Davies