Part 4: Hearst's Hollywood Dreams Meet the Great Depression
From Hollywood glamor to financial ruin, William Randolph Hearst's empire crumbles as the Roaring Twenties crash into the Great Depression. Facing economic collapse, a fractured relationship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and whispers of communism, Hearst navigates a treacherous landscape. His unexpected encounter with Hitler, passionate proposal to longtime love Marion Davies, and eventual inspiration for the film "Citizen Kane" reveal a man wrestling with power, love, and legacy. This is the final chapter of an American titan's extraordinary journey. Learn more about American Experience Follow the show on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads ------------------------------ Credits: Lead Producer: Devin Maverick Robins Associate Producer: Meiqian He Scriptwriter: Galen Beebe Story Editor: Devin Maverick Robins Editorial Advisor: John Bredar Sound Designer: Jack Pombriant Narrator: James Edwards Executive Producer: Cameo George