Marian Nixon

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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.

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1936
Captain Calamity
Movie Madge
1936
The Drag Net
Movie Katherine 'Kit' van Buren
1936
Tango
Movie Treasure McGuire
1936
The Reckless Way
Movie Helen Rogers
1935
Sweepstake Annie
Movie Annie Foster
1934
By Your Leave
Movie Andree
1934
Embarrassing Moments
Movie Jane
1934
Once to Every Bachelor
Movie Natalie Stuart
1934
We're Rich Again
Movie Arabella Sykes (as Marion Nixon)
1934
Strictly Dynamite
Movie Sylvia
1934
The Line-Up
Movie Peggy Arnold
1933
Chance at Heaven
Movie Glory Franklyn
1933
Doctor Bull
Movie May Tupping
1933
Pilgrimage
Movie Mary Saunders
1933
Best of Enemies
Movie Lena Schneider
1933
Face in the Sky
Movie Madge

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1932
Too Busy to Work
Movie Rose
1932
Madison Square Garden
Movie Bee
1932
Winner Take All
Movie Peggy Harmon
1932
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Movie Rebecca
1932
Amateur Daddy
Movie Sally Smith
1932
After Tomorrow
Movie Sidney Taylor
1932
Charlie Chan's Chance
Movie Shirley Marlowe
1931
A Private Scandal
Movie Mary Gate
1931
Women Go on Forever
Movie Betty
1931
Sweepstakes
Movie Babe Ellis
1930
The Lash
Movie Dona Dolores Delfino
1930
Ex-Flame
Movie Lady Catherine
1930
The Pay-Off
Movie Annabelle
1930
College Lovers
Movie Madge Hutton
1930
Scarlet Pages
Movie Nora Mason
1930
An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee
Movie Self
1930
Courage
Movie Muriel Colbrook
1929
General Crack
Movie Archduchess Maria Luisa
1929
The Show of Shows
Movie Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
1929
Young Nowheres
Movie Annie Jackson
1929
In the Headlines
Movie Anna Lou Anderson
1929
Say It with Songs
Movie Katherine Lane
1929
Rainbow Man
Movie Mary Lane
1929
The Red Sword
Movie Vera