Marian Nixon
Acting
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
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movieThe Drag Net
1936
Katherine 'Kit' van Buren
Tango
1936
Treasure McGuire
movieThe Reckless Way
1936
Helen Rogers
Sweepstake Annie
1935
Annie Foster
movieBy Your Leave
1934
Andree
Once to Every Bachelor
1934
Natalie Stuart
movieWe're Rich Again
1934
Arabella Sykes (as Marion Nixon)
movieThe Line-Up
1934
Peggy Arnold
movieChance at Heaven
1933
Glory Franklyn
movieDoctor Bull
1933
May Tupping
moviePilgrimage
1933
Mary Saunders
movieBest of Enemies
1933
Lena Schneider
movieWinner Take All
1932
Peggy Harmon
movieAmateur Daddy
1932
Sally Smith
movieAfter Tomorrow
1932
Sidney Taylor
movieCharlie Chan's Chance
1932
Shirley Marlowe
movieA Private Scandal
1931
Mary Gate
movieSweepstakes
1931
Babe Ellis
movieThe Lash
1930
Dona Dolores Delfino
movieEx-Flame
1930
Lady Catherine
movieThe Pay-Off
1930
Annabelle
movieCollege Lovers
1930
Madge Hutton
movieScarlet Pages
1930
Nora Mason
movieCourage
1930
Muriel Colbrook
movieGeneral Crack
1929
Archduchess Maria Luisa
movieThe Show of Shows
1929
Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
movieYoung Nowheres
1929
Annie Jackson
movieIn the Headlines
1929
Anna Lou Anderson
movieSay It with Songs
1929
Katherine Lane
movieRainbow Man
1929
Mary Lane
movieGeraldine
1929
Geraldine
movieSilks and Saddles
1929
Lucy Calhoun
movieMan, Woman and Wife
1929
Bella Rogers / Helen Brandon
movieRed Lips
1928
Cynthia Day
movieJazz Mad
1928
Elsa Hausmann
movieHow to Handle Women
1928
Beatrice Fairbanks
movieOut of the Ruins
1928
Yvonne Gilbert
The Fourflusher
1928
June Allen
movieThe Chinese Parrot
1927
Sally Phillmore
movieOut All Night
1927
Molly O'Day
Down the Stretch
1927
Katie Kelly
movieTaxi! Taxi!
1927
Rose Zimmerman
movieThe Auctioneer
1927
Ruth Levi
movieSpangles
1926
'Spangles' Delancy
movieDevil's Island
1926
Rose Marie
movieRolling Home
1926
Phyllis
movieWhat Happened to Jones?
1926
Lucille Bigbee
movieHands Up!
1926
Mae Woodstock
movieSporting Life
1925
Nora Cavanaugh
movieDurand of the Bad Lands
1925
Molly Gore
movieWhere Was I?
1925
Alicia Stone
movieI'll Show You the Town
1925
Hazel Deming
movieLet 'er Buck
1925
Jacqueline McCall
movieRiders of the Purple Sage
1925
Bess Erne
movieThe Saddle Hawk
1925
Rena Newhall
movieThe Hurricane Kid
1925
Joan Langdon
movieThe Circus Cowboy
1924
Bird Taylor
movieThe Vagabond Trail
1924
Lou Macon
Just Off Broadway
1924
Jean Lawrence
movieCupid's Fireman
1923
Agnes Evans
movieBig Dan
1923
Dora Allen
movieRosita
1923
Undetermined Bit Role (uncredited)