Marian Nixon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 20, 1904
- Died
- February 13, 1983
- Birthplace
- Superior, Wisconsin, USA
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.
Filmography
Captain Calamity 1936
as Madge
The Drag Net 1936
as Katherine 'Kit' van Buren
- Tango
Tango 1936
as Treasure McGuire
The Reckless Way 1936
as Helen Rogers
- Sweepstake Annie
Sweepstake Annie 1935
as Annie Foster
By Your Leave 1934
as Andree
Embarrassing Moments 1934
as Jane
- Once to Every Bachelor
Once to Every Bachelor 1934
as Natalie Stuart
We're Rich Again 1934
as Arabella Sykes (as Marion Nixon)
Strictly Dynamite 1934
as Sylvia
The Line-Up 1934
as Peggy Arnold
Chance at Heaven 1933
as Glory Franklyn
Doctor Bull 1933
as May Tupping
Pilgrimage 1933
as Mary Saunders
Best of Enemies 1933
as Lena Schneider
Face in the Sky 1933
as Madge
Too Busy to Work 1932
as Rose
Madison Square Garden 1932
as Bee
Winner Take All 1932
as Peggy Harmon
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm 1932
as Rebecca
Amateur Daddy 1932
as Sally Smith
After Tomorrow 1932
as Sidney Taylor
Charlie Chan's Chance 1932
as Shirley Marlowe
A Private Scandal 1931
as Mary Gate
Women Go on Forever 1931
as Betty
Sweepstakes 1931
as Babe Ellis
The Lash 1930
as Dona Dolores Delfino
Ex-Flame 1930
as Lady Catherine
The Pay-Off 1930
as Annabelle
College Lovers 1930
as Madge Hutton
Scarlet Pages 1930
as Nora Mason
An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee 1930
as Self
Courage 1930
as Muriel Colbrook
General Crack 1929
as Archduchess Maria Luisa
The Show of Shows 1929
as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
Young Nowheres 1929
as Annie Jackson
In the Headlines 1929
as Anna Lou Anderson
Say It with Songs 1929
as Katherine Lane
Rainbow Man 1929
as Mary Lane
The Red Sword 1929
as Vera
Silks and Saddles 1929
as Lucy Calhoun
Geraldine 1929
as Geraldine
Man, Woman and Wife 1929
as Bella Rogers / Helen Brandon
Red Lips 1928
as Cynthia Day
Jazz Mad 1928
as Elsa Hausmann
How to Handle Women 1928
as Beatrice Fairbanks
Out of the Ruins 1928
as Yvonne Gilbert
- The Fourflusher
The Fourflusher 1928
as June Allen
The Chinese Parrot 1927
as Sally Phillmore
Out All Night 1927
as Molly O'Day
- Down the Stretch
Down the Stretch 1927
as Katie Kelly
Taxi! Taxi! 1927
as Rose Zimmerman
The Auctioneer 1927
as Ruth Levi
Spangles 1926
as 'Spangles' Delancy
Devil's Island 1926
as Rose Marie
Rolling Home 1926
as Phyllis
What Happened to Jones? 1926
as Lucille Bigbee
Hands Up! 1926
as Mae Woodstock
Sporting Life 1925
as Nora Cavanaugh
Durand of the Bad Lands 1925
as Molly Gore
Where Was I? 1925
as Alicia Stone
I'll Show You the Town 1925
as Hazel Deming
Let 'er Buck 1925
as Jacqueline McCall
Riders of the Purple Sage 1925
as Bess Erne
The Saddle Hawk 1925
as Rena Newhall
The Hurricane Kid 1925
as Joan Langdon
The Last of the Duanes 1924
as Ruth
The Circus Cowboy 1924
as Bird Taylor
- The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios
The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios 1924
Actor
The Vagabond Trail 1924
as Lou Macon
- Just Off Broadway
Just Off Broadway 1924
as Jean Lawrence
Cupid's Fireman 1923
as Agnes Evans
Big Dan 1923
as Dora Allen
Rosita 1923
as Undetermined Bit Role (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.