Acting · Superior, Wisconsin, USA · Born October 20, 1904
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.
MovieCaptain Calamity
1936
as Madge
MovieThe Drag Net
1936
as Katherine 'Kit' van Buren
Tango
1936
as Treasure McGuire
MovieThe Reckless Way
1936
as Helen Rogers
Sweepstake Annie
1935
as Annie Foster
MovieBy Your Leave
1934
as Andree
MovieEmbarrassing Moments
1934
as Jane
Once to Every Bachelor
1934
as Natalie Stuart
MovieWe're Rich Again
1934
as Arabella Sykes (as Marion Nixon)
MovieStrictly Dynamite
1934
as Sylvia
MovieThe Line-Up
1934
as Peggy Arnold
MovieChance at Heaven
1933
as Glory Franklyn
MovieDoctor Bull
1933
as May Tupping
MoviePilgrimage
1933
as Mary Saunders
MovieBest of Enemies
1933
as Lena Schneider
MovieFace in the Sky
1933
as Madge
MovieToo Busy to Work
1932
as Rose
MovieMadison Square Garden
1932
as Bee
MovieWinner Take All
1932
as Peggy Harmon
MovieRebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
1932
as Rebecca
MovieAmateur Daddy
1932
as Sally Smith
MovieAfter Tomorrow
1932
as Sidney Taylor
MovieCharlie Chan's Chance
1932
as Shirley Marlowe
MovieA Private Scandal
1931
as Mary Gate
MovieWomen Go on Forever
1931
as Betty
MovieSweepstakes
1931
as Babe Ellis
MovieThe Lash
1930
as Dona Dolores Delfino
MovieEx-Flame
1930
as Lady Catherine
MovieThe Pay-Off
1930
as Annabelle
MovieCollege Lovers
1930
as Madge Hutton
MovieScarlet Pages
1930
as Nora Mason
MovieAn Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee
1930
as Self
MovieCourage
1930
as Muriel Colbrook
MovieGeneral Crack
1929
as Archduchess Maria Luisa
MovieThe Show of Shows
1929
as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
MovieYoung Nowheres
1929
as Annie Jackson
MovieIn the Headlines
1929
as Anna Lou Anderson
MovieSay It with Songs
1929
as Katherine Lane
MovieRainbow Man
1929
as Mary Lane
MovieThe Red Sword
1929
as Vera
MovieGeraldine
1929
as Geraldine
MovieSilks and Saddles
1929
as Lucy Calhoun
MovieMan, Woman and Wife
1929
as Bella Rogers / Helen Brandon
MovieRed Lips
1928
as Cynthia Day
MovieJazz Mad
1928
as Elsa Hausmann
MovieHow to Handle Women
1928
as Beatrice Fairbanks
MovieOut of the Ruins
1928
as Yvonne Gilbert
The Fourflusher
1928
as June Allen
MovieThe Chinese Parrot
1927
as Sally Phillmore
MovieOut All Night
1927
as Molly O'Day
Down the Stretch
1927
as Katie Kelly
MovieTaxi! Taxi!
1927
as Rose Zimmerman
MovieThe Auctioneer
1927
as Ruth Levi
MovieSpangles
1926
as 'Spangles' Delancy
MovieDevil's Island
1926
as Rose Marie
MovieRolling Home
1926
as Phyllis
MovieWhat Happened to Jones?
1926
as Lucille Bigbee
MovieHands Up!
1926
as Mae Woodstock
MovieSporting Life
1925
as Nora Cavanaugh
MovieDurand of the Bad Lands
1925
as Molly Gore
MovieWhere Was I?
1925
as Alicia Stone
MovieI'll Show You the Town
1925
as Hazel Deming
MovieLet 'er Buck
1925
as Jacqueline McCall
MovieRiders of the Purple Sage
1925
as Bess Erne
MovieThe Saddle Hawk
1925
as Rena Newhall
MovieThe Hurricane Kid
1925
as Joan Langdon
MovieThe Last of the Duanes
1924
as Ruth
MovieThe Circus Cowboy
1924
as Bird Taylor
The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios
1924
MovieThe Vagabond Trail
1924
as Lou Macon
Just Off Broadway
1924
as Jean Lawrence
MovieCupid's Fireman
1923
as Agnes Evans
MovieBig Dan
1923
as Dora Allen
MovieRosita
1923
as Undetermined Bit Role (uncredited)
