| Xanadu | |
|---|---|
| Citizen Kane location | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Xanadu,_as_shown_in_Citizen_Kane.jpg) Xanadu, as shown in Citizen Kane (1941) | |
| Created by | Orson Welles Herman J. Mankiewicz |
| Genre | Drama |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Mansion |
Xanadu is the fictional estate of Charles Foster Kane, the title character of the film Citizen Kane (1941). The estate derives its name from the ancient city of Xanadu, known for its splendor. Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California, has been considered to be the main inspiration for Xanadu, due to the William Randolph Hearst/Kane comparison that was a large source of controversy after the film's release.[1][2]
- ^ "William Randolph Hearst's Campaign to Suppress Citizen Kane". American Experience. PBS. April 30, 2021. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
- ^ "Hearst Castle, California: The Xanadu of the real Citizen Kane". faroutmagazine.co.uk. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2022-10-02.