Edna Marion
Edna Marion, also known as Edna Marian (born Edna Marion Hannam; December 12, 1906 – December 2, 1957) was a silent motion picture actress who appeared in a number of Hal Roach short comedies. Her death certificate states she was a housewife when she died in Los Angeles from pneumonia, and her death widowed her husband Harold Naisbitt.[1] She is buried at Holy-Cross Cemetery, in Los Angeles, California.[2]
Edna Marion | |
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Marion in 1925 movie poster | |
Born | December 12, 1906 |
Died | December 2, 1957 50) Los Angeles, CA | (aged
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse(s) | Harold Naisbitt |
Biography
Born in Chicago, Marion played comic supporting roles in more than 60 films. She began her career in the 1920s, starring in Edward Ludwig's Broadway Beauties, followed by several appearances in Francis Corby's productions and spending a year (1927-1928) at the Hal Roach studios, alongside comedians Charley Chase, Laurel and Hardy, and others. Her career at the Hal Roach Studies ended abruptly on April 7, 1928 after being employed since April 25, 1927.[3]
In 1926, Edna 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.[4]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1925 | The Desert's Price | Nora | |
1926 | The Mad Racer | Short | |
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
- "Actress: Edna Marion/Marian". www.classicvideostreams.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- "Edna Marion (1906-1957) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- "Edna Marion • Another Nice Mess". www.lordheath.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- Edna Marion at silenthollywood.com