| Edna Marion | |
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_-_1.jpg) Marion in 1928 | |
| Born | Edna Marion Hannam (1906-12-12)December 12, 1906 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | December 2, 1957(1957-12-02) (aged 50) Los Angeles, California |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California |
| Other names | Edna Marian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1924–1932 |
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Edna Marion (born Edna Marion Hannam; December 12, 1906 – December 2, 1957) was an American silent film actress who appeared in a number of Hal Roach comedy short films.
Early years
Marion was born on December 12, 1906, in Chicago, Illinois, and she attended a private school in New York.
Career
Before Marion acted in films she performed in vaudeville and on stage in Los Angeles and New York.
Marion's career at the Hal Roach Studies ended abruptly on April 7, 1928, after being employed since April 25, 1927. She also worked for the Century, Paramount, and Universal film studios.
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.
Personal life and death
Marion married W. E. Paxon in Santa Barbara, California, on November 9, 1929. Her death certificate states she was a housewife when she died on December 2, 1957, in Los Angeles from pneumonia, and her husband was Harold Naisbitt.
Partial filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- "Edna Marion to Wed a Broker". The New York Times. November 8, 1929. p. 31. ProQuest 104879093. Retrieved April 4, 2021 – via ProQuest.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Actress: Edna Marion/Marian". www.classicvideostreams.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
External links
- Edna Marion at IMDb
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