Marian Nixon
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Known For
Credits
- 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
- 1935 · Sweepstake Annie as Annie Foster
- 1934 · By Your Leave as Andree
- 1934 · Embarrassing Moments as Jane
- 1934 · We're Rich Again as Arabella Sykes (as Marion Nixon)
- 1934 · Strictly Dynamite as Sylvia
- 1933 · Chance at Heaven as Glory Franklyn
- 1933 · Doctor Bull as May Tupping
- 1933 · Pilgrimage as Mary Saunders
- 1933 · Best of Enemies as Lena Schneider
- 1933 · Face in the Sky as Madge
- 1932 · Too Busy to Work as Rose
- 1932 · Madison Square Garden as Bee
- 1932 · Winner Take All as Peggy Harmon
- 1932 · Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm as Rebecca
- 1932 · Amateur Daddy as Sally Smith
- 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 · Ex-Flame as Lady Catherine
- 1930 · The Pay-Off as Annabelle
- 1930 · College Lovers as Madge Hutton
- 1930 · Scarlet Pages as Nora Mason
- 1930 · An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee as Self
- 1930 · Courage as Muriel Colbrook
- 1929 · General Crack as Archduchess Maria Luisa
- 1929 · Show of Shows as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
- 1929 · Young Nowheres as Annie Jackson
- 1929 · In the Headlines as Anna Lou Anderson
- 1929 · Say It with Songs as Katherine Lane
- 1929 · Rainbow Man as Mary Lane
- 1929 · Silks and Saddles as Lucy Calhoun
- 1929 · Geraldine as
- 1929 · Man, Woman and Wife as Bella Rogers / Helen Brandon
- 1928 · Jazz Mad as Elsa Hausmann
- 1928 · Fashion News as Self (1929)
- 1928 · How to Handle Women as Beatrice Fairbanks
- 1928 · Out of the Ruins as Yvonne Gilbert
- 1928 · The Fourflusher as June Allen
- 1927 · The Chinese Parrot as Sally Phillmore
- 1927 · Out All Night as Molly O'Day
- 1927 · The Auctioneer as Ruth Levi
- 1926 · Spangles as 'Spangles' Delancy
- 1926 · Devil's Island as Rose Marie
- 1926 · Rolling Home as Phyllis
- 1926 · What Happened to Jones as Lucille Bigbee
- 1926 · Hands Up! as Mae Woodstock
- 1925 · Sporting Life as Nora Cavanaugh
- 1925 · Durand of the Bad Lands as Molly Gore
- 1925 · Where Was I? as Alicia Stone
- 1925 · I'll Show You the Town as Hazel Deming
- 1925 · Let 'er Buck as Jacqueline McCall
- 1925 · Riders of the Purple Sage as Bess Erne
- 1925 · The Saddle Hawk as Rena Newhall
- 1925 · The Hurricane Kid as Joan Langdon
- 1924 · The Last of the Duanes as Ruth
- 1924 · The Circus Cowboy as Bird Taylor
- 1924 · The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios as
- 1924 · The Vagabond Trail as Lou Macon
- 1923 · Cupid's Fireman as Agnes Evans
- 1923 · Big Dan as Dora Allen