Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies (2001)

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Aside from ruling the Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Marion Davies went down in cinema history as the first and funniest screwball comedian as evidenced in films such as Show People and The Patsy. Using archival film clips, interviews, and rare home movies, this remarkable documentary explores the… More Aside from ruling the Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Marion Davies went down in cinema history as the first and funniest screwball comedian as evidenced in films such as Show People and The Patsy. Using archival film clips, interviews, and rare home movies, this remarkable documentary explores the life and work of this amazing personality. Also included is Davies' rarely seen classic, Quality Street (1927, 110 minutes).