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
Marion in 1925 movie poster
Born(1906-12-12)December 12, 1906
DiedDecember 2, 1957(1957-12-02) (aged 50)
Los Angeles, CA
OccupationActress
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
1925The Desert's PriceNora
1926The Mad RacerShort
1926The Still AlarmDrina Fay
1927For Ladies OnlyGertie Long
1927Sugar DaddiesDaughterShort
1927Now I'll Tell OneWife
1928Flying ElephantsCavewomanShort
1928From Soup to NutsMaidShort, Uncredited
1928Barnum & Ringling, Inc.MaidShort
1928Should Married Men Go Home?Blonde GirlfriendShort, Uncredited
1928Sinner's ParadeConnie Adams
1929Skinner Steps OutNeighbor's Wife
1930Romance of the WestMary Winters
1930TodayGloria Vernon
1931Marriage RowsShort
1932Murders in the Rue MorgueMignetteUncredited, (final film role)

References
  1. "Actress: Edna Marion/Marian". www.classicvideostreams.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  2. "Edna Marion (1906-1957) - Find A Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  3. "Edna Marion • Another Nice Mess". www.lordheath.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  4. Edna Marion at silenthollywood.com


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