The Hearst and Davies Affair (1985): Cast
The Hearst and Davies Affair is a 1985 romantic drama directed by David Lowell Rich, starring Robert Mitchum as William Randolph Hearst, Virginia Madsen and Caroline Yeager. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ABC Circle Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hearst and Davies Affair About?
The premise of The Hearst and Davies Affair without spoilers.
A dramatized retelling of the scandalous, decades‑long affair between a powerful married publisher and a chorus girl he discovers, elevates to Ziegfeld fame, and later launches as a film personality in the 1930s. The story follows their secret relationship, the social repercussions and her rise against a backdrop of wealth and ambition.
The Hearst and Davies Affair Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- female dancer
- tights
- woman wears tights
- pantyhose legs
- pantyhose
- newspaper
- actress
- san simeon california
- older man younger woman relationship
- film history
- yacht
- tycoon
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- nostalgic
- infidelity
- career
- age difference
- extramarital affair
- power
- movie star
- mansion
- 1930s
- wealth
- 1920s
- 1910s
- mistress
- newspaper publisher
- scandal
- influence
- newspaper man
- millionaire
- character name in title
The Hearst and Davies Affair Cast & Characters
Robert Mitchum leads the cast as William Randolph Hearst, with Virginia Madsen as Marion Davies and Caroline Yeager as Millicent Hearst. Directed by David Lowell Rich; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Lowell Rich
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Robert Mitchum as William Randolph Hearst -
Virginia Madsen as Marion Davies - Caroline Yeager as Millicent Hearst
- Laura Henry as Reine Davies
Also Starring in The Hearst and Davies Affair
· 30 more- Fritz Weaver Arthur Beal
- Michael Miller Reporter
- J. Winston Carroll City Editor
- George Touliatos Paul Block
- Don McManus Politician
- John Innes Hollywood Reporter
- Kathleen Laskey Friend at Party
- Jack Jessop Party Guest
- Frances Hyland Rose Duras
- Doris Belack Louella Parsons
- Philip Craig Marion's Attorney
- Wayne Best Byron Sloane
- David Bolt Politician #1
- Ben Gordon Oscar Hirsch
- David Clement Reporter
- Norma Dell'Agnese Hollywood Reporter
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- Dan Zukovic Political Aide (uncredited)
- David Calderisi
- Derek Keurvorst Director
- Wally Bolland Detective
- Billy Van Advisor
- Cynthia Belliveau
- Donna Goodhand
- Peter Jobin Party Guest
- Tom Nursall Reporter
- Jaap Broeker Maitre'D (uncredited)
- Lorne Kennedy Charlie Chaplin
- Kimble Hall Thomas Ince
- Cheryl Cashman Hazel Hirsch
- Don Keppy Defense Lawyer
More from David Lowell Rich
More films directed by David Lowell Rich, best-rated first: Eye of the Cat, Choices, The Defiant Ones and Scandal Sheet.
Cars in The Hearst and Davies Affair
10 cars on screen, including the Ford Model TT and the unknown.
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Ford Model TT Important role -
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unknown Important role -
1937 Buick unknown Minor role
The Hearst and Davies Affair Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Scandale a Hollywood: L'affaire Hearst-Davies” and “El romance de Hearst y Davies”.
- Also known as
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- Scandale a Hollywood: L'affaire Hearst-Davies
- El romance de Hearst y Davies
- Acorrentados
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The Hearst and Davies Affair FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hearst and Davies Affair, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hearst and Davies Affair?
The Hearst and Davies Affair runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Hearst and Davies Affair released?
The Hearst and Davies Affair was released on January 14, 1985.
Who directed The Hearst and Davies Affair?
The Hearst and Davies Affair was directed by David Lowell Rich.
More films by David Lowell Rich Who is in the cast of The Hearst and Davies Affair?
The Hearst and Davies Affair stars Robert Mitchum as William Randolph Hearst, Virginia Madsen as Marion Davies and Caroline Yeager as Millicent Hearst, among 34 credited actors.
Does The Hearst and Davies Affair have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hearst and Davies Affair has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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