Marion Davies

Marion Davies (January 3, 1897 – September 22, 1961), American film actress, producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist, vintage 8 x 10 glossy photograph depicting Marion Davies as Mabel O'Dare.

"Cain and Mabel" is a 1936 romantic comedy film designed as a vehicle for Marion Davies in which she co-stars with Clark Gable. The story had been filmed before, in 1924, by William Randolph Hearst's production company, Cosmopolitan, as a silent called "The Great White Way," starring Anita Stewart and Oscar Shaw. In this version, Robert Paige introduced the song "I'll Sing You a Thousand Love Songs," with music by Harry Warren and words by Al Dubin, who also wrote "Coney Island," "Here Comes Chiquita" and other songs.

Verso bears original handwritten ID pencil and previous mounting trace. In very good condition with light signs of wear and handling.