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Marian Nixon

1904-10-20

The Biography

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.

Marian Nixon in

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Madison Square Garden

6.2 average rating
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Pilgrimage

6.767 average rating
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An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee

3.4 average rating
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The Lash

5.3 average rating
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Strictly Dynamite

5.3 average rating
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The Pay-Off

4.9 average rating
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Sweepstake Annie

3.7 average rating
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Face in the Sky

4.5 average rating
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Sweepstakes

4.5 average rating
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Chance at Heaven

5.6 average rating
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Embarrassing Moments

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Scarlet Pages

6.5 average rating
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By Your Leave

3 average rating
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Show of Shows

5.5 average rating
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Silks and Saddles

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Rolling Home

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The Chinese Parrot

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Say It with Songs

5 average rating
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What Happened to Jones

5.8 average rating
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Charlie Chan's Chance

6.5 average rating