Edna Marion (born Edna Marion Hannam;[1] December 12, 1906 – December 2, 1957) was an American silent film actress who appeared in a number of Hal Roach comedy short films.
Edna Marion | |
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 Marion in 1928 | |
| Born | Edna Marion Hannam December 12, 1906 |
| Died | December 2, 1957 (aged 50) |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California |
| Other names | Edna Marian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1924–1932 |
| Spouses | William E. Paxson (divorced)
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Early years
editMarion was born on December 12, 1906, in Chicago, Illinois, and she attended a private school in New York.[2]
Career
editBefore Marion acted in films she performed in vaudeville and on stage in Los Angeles and New York.[2]
Marion's career at the Hal Roach Studies ended abruptly on April 7, 1928, after being employed since April 25, 1927.[3] She also worked for the Century, Paramount, and Universal film studios.[4]
In 1926, Marion was named one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars, along with Mary Astor, Mary Brian, Dolores Costello, Joan Crawford, Dolores del Río, Janet Gaynor, and Fay Wray.[5]
Personal life and death
editMarion married W. E. Paxon in Santa Barbara, California, on November 9, 1929.[6] Her death certificate states she was a housewife when she died[7] on December 2, 1957,[2] in Los Angeles from pneumonia, and her husband was Harold Naisbitt.[7]
Partial filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1925 | The Desert's Price | Nora | |
| 1926 | The Mad Racer | Short | |
| 1926 | The Call of the Wilderness | Dorothy Deveau | |
| 1926 | The Still Alarm | Drina Fay | |
| 1927 | For Ladies Only | Gertie Long | |
| 1927 | Sugar Daddies | Daughter | Short |
| 1927 | Now I'll Tell One | Wife | |
| 1928 | Flying Elephants | Cavewoman | Short |
| 1928 | From Soup to Nuts | Maid | Short, Uncredited |
| 1928 | Barnum & Ringling, Inc. | Maid | Short |
| 1928 | Should Married Men Go Home? | Blonde Girlfriend | Short, Uncredited |
| 1928 | Sinner's Parade | Connie Adams | |
| 1929 | Skinner Steps Out | Neighbor's Wife | |
| 1930 | Romance of the West | Mary Winters | |
| 1930 | Today | Gloria Vernon | |
| 1931 | Marriage Rows | Short | |
| 1932 | Murders in the Rue Morgue | Mignette | Uncredited, (final film role) |
References
edit- ^ "Edna Marion to Wed a Broker". The New York Times. November 8, 1929. p. 31. ProQuest 104879093. Retrieved April 4, 2021 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b c Katchmer, George A. (May 20, 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 232. ISBN 978-1-4766-0905-8. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Edna Marion • Another Nice Mess". www.lordheath.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ "Persistent suitor wins film bride". The Los Angeles Times. November 8, 1929. p. 21. Retrieved April 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Edna Marion at silenthollywood.com
- ^ "Edna Marion Weds". The Washington Daily News. District of Columbia, Washington. November 12, 1929. p. 21. Retrieved May 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Actress: Edna Marion/Marian". www.classicvideostreams.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
External links
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- Edna Marion at IMDb
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