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Marian Nixon
Actor
Born October 20, 1904Died February 13, 1983 (78 years)
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Marian Nixon (October 20, 1904 – February 13, 1983) was an American film actress. She appeared in more than 70 films.
Born Marian Nissinen in Superior, Wisconsin to parents of Finnish descent, Nixon began her career as a teen dancing in choruses in vaudeville. She began appearing in bit part in films in 1922 and landed her first substantial role in the 1923 film Cupid's Fireman, opposite Buck Jones. The following year, she was named a WAMPAS Baby Star. Nixon continued to work steadily throughout the mid to late 1920s appearing in Riders of the Purple Sage (1925), Hands Up! (1926), and The Chinese Parrot (1927). In 1929, she made her talkie debut as the lead in Geraldine. Later that same year, Nixon appeared opposite Al Jolson in Say It with Songs followed by General Crack in 1930.
In 1932, she starred as Rebecca in the film adaption of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with Ralph Bellamy. Following the release of Rebecca, Nixon co-starred in Winner Take All with James Cagney. The next year she had a supporting role in John Ford's Pilgrimage. In 1934, Nixon attempted to change her wholesome image with a role in the comedy We’re Rich Again. The film wasn't a success and after appearing in eight more films, Nixon retired from acting in 1936. She made her last film, Captain Calamity at the age of 32.
Marian Nixon (October 20, 1904 – February 13, 1983) was an American film actress. She appeared in more than 70 films.
Born Marian Nissinen in Superior, Wisconsin to parents of Finnish descent, Nixon began her career as a teen dancing in choruses in vaudeville. She began appearing in bit part in films in 1922 and landed her first substantial role in the 1923 film Cupid's Fireman, opposite Buck Jones. The following year, she was named a WAMPAS Baby Star. Nixon continued to work steadily throughout the mid to late 1920s appearing in Riders of the Purple Sage (1925), Hands Up! (1926), and The Chinese Parrot (1927). In 1929, she made her talkie debut as the lead in Geraldine. Later that same year, Nixon appeared opposite Al Jolson in Say It with Songs followed by General Crack in 1930.
In 1932, she starred as Rebecca in the film adaption of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with Ralph Bellamy. Following the release of Rebecca, Nixon co-starred in Winner Take All with James Cagney. The next year she had a supporting role in John Ford's Pilgrimage. In 1934, Nixon attempted to change her wholesome image with a role in the comedy We’re Rich Again. The film wasn't a success and after appearing in eight more films, Nixon retired from acting in 1936. She made her last film, Captain Calamity at the age of 32.
Filmography
| 1980 | Madhouse (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1936 | Captain Calamity · as Madge |
| 1936 | The Drag-Net · as Katherine 'kit' Van Buren |
| 1936 | Tango · as Treasure Mcguire |
| 1936 | The Reckless Way · as Helen Rogers |
| 1934 | By Your Leave · as Andree |
| 1934 | We're Rich Again · as Arabella Sykes (as Marion Nixon) |
| 1934 | Strictly Dynamite · as Sylvia |
| 1934 | The Line-Up · as Peggy Arnold |
| 1933 | Chance at Heaven · as Glory Franklyn |
| 1933 | Doctor Bull · as May Tupping |
| 1933 | Pilgrimage · as Mary Saunders |
| 1933 | Face in the Sky · as Madge |
| 1932 | Too Busy to Work · as Rose |
| 1932 | Winner Take All · as Peggy Harmon |
| 1932 | Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm · as Rebecca |
| 1932 | After Tomorrow · as Sidney Taylor |
| 1932 | Charlie Chan's Chance · as Shirley Marlowe |
| 1931 | A Private Scandal · as Mary Gate |
| 1931 | Sweepstakes · as Babe Ellis |
| 1930 | The Lash · as Dona Dolores Delfino |
| 1930 | The Pay-Off · as Annabelle |
| 1930 | Scarlet Pages · as Nora Mason |
| 1929 | Show of Shows · as Performer In 'what Became Of The Floradora Boys' Number |
| 1929 | General Crack · as Archduchess Maria Luisa |
| 1929 | Say It with Songs · as Katherine Lane |
| 1929 | Silks and Saddles · as Lucy Calhoun |
| 1927 | The Chinese Parrot · as Sally Phillmore |
| 1927 | Down the Stretch · as Katie Kelly |
| 1926 | Devil's Island · as Rose Marie |
| 1926 | Hands Up! · as Mae Woodstock |
| 1925 | What Happened to Jones? · as Lucille Bigbee |
| 1925 | Riders of the Purple Sage · as Bess Erne |
| 1923 | Rosita · as Undetermined Bit Role (uncredited) |
| 1923 | The Shriek of Araby · as Minor Role |