She was among Hollywood's top box office stars of the 1920s. But for many fans, her best-known role was longtime companion of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst. She was Marion Davies, an actress (and later philanthropist) whose pioneering professional and personal journey was as remarkable as any role she played during a highly successful film career.

Davies's full life story is told for the first time in a new comprehensive biography, 'Captain of Her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies' by author Lara Gabrielle. Published by University of California Press in 2022, the book was the result of a decade of research and writing.

This Thursday, Sept 21, Gabrielle will introduce a screening of Marion Davies' hit MGM silent comedy 'Show People' (1928) at Jane Pickens Theatre, which will be accompanied by music performed by Jeff Rapsis. She will speak about Davies' multi-faceted life, which included significant work in the fields of entertainment, business, and charity. She will also sign copies of her new Davies biography, 'Captain of Her Soul,' which will be available through Charter Books of Newport, R.I. 

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Jane Pickens Theatre, 49 Touro St., Newport

PRICING: $16 per ticket, general admission seating