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# Marion Davies celebration at Annenberg Beach House
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/marion-davies-celebration-annenberg-beach-house/
- Published: 2015-01-08T19:35:44.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-03T21:35:40.000Z
- Author: Editor
- Tags: Community, Annenberg Community Beach House, Events, gold coast, julia morgan, marion davies, people, Santa Monica, santa monica conservancy, william randolph hearst, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 13:37

On Sunday, Jan. 11, everyone's invited to "Happy Birthday, Marion!" at the Annenberg Community Beach House. Celebrate with the Santa Monica Conservancy as they turn the spotlight on Marion Davies: classic film era actress, philanthropist, famed party hostess and mistress of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, at Davies' 1928 Julia Morgan designed Guest House.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., step back in time to view photos and hear stories from docents and historians Michael Yakaitis and Lara Fowler, highlighting the life and personality of Marion Davies, a woman once celebrated as like the "bubbles in a glass of champagne." At 11:15 a.m., see Marion in action as the star of the 1928 King Vidor film, Show People, with a special introduction by film historian and producer Elaina Archer. At 1:15 p.m., Janet Klein and John Reynolds perform naughty and nice tunes of the 20s and 30s, followed by a special birthday tribute to Marion at 1:45 p.m.

Guests are encouraged to don their favorite Gold Coast era attire. All ages are welcome. For more information and to make a reservation for this free event visit [happybirthdaymarion2015.eventbrite.com](http://happybirthdaymarion2015.eventbrite.com/?ref=smdp.com) or call (310) 458-4904\. Space is limited. The Annenberg Community Beach House is at 415 Pacific Coast Hwy. Parking is $3 per hour or $8 per day.