10/20/1904
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.
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Captain Calamity (1936) as Madge |
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The Drag Net (1936) as Katherine 'Kit' van Buren |
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Tango (1936) as Treasure McGuire |
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The Reckless Way (1936) as Helen Rogers |
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Sweepstake Annie (1935) as Annie Foster |
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By Your Leave (1934) as Andree |
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Embarrassing Moments (1934) as Jane |
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Once to Every Bachelor (1934) as Natalie Stuart |
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We're Rich Again (1934) as Arabella Sykes (as Marion Nixon) |
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Strictly Dynamite (1934) as Sylvia |
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The Line-Up (1934) as Peggy Arnold |
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Chance at Heaven (1933) as Glory Franklyn |
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Doctor Bull (1933) as May Tupping |
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Pilgrimage (1933) as Mary Saunders |
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Best of Enemies (1933) as Lena Schneider |
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Face in the Sky (1933) as Madge |
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Too Busy to Work (1932) as Rose |
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Madison Square Garden (1932) as Bee |
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Winner Take All (1932) as Peggy Harmon |
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1932) as Rebecca |
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Amateur Daddy (1932) as Sally Smith |
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After Tomorrow (1932) as Sidney Taylor |
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Charlie Chan's Chance (1932) as Shirley Marlowe |
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A Private Scandal (1931) as Mary Gate |
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Women Go on Forever (1931) as Betty |
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Sweepstakes (1931) as Babe Ellis |
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The Lash (1930) as Dona Dolores Delfino |
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Ex-Flame (1930) as Lady Catherine |
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The Pay-Off (1930) as Annabelle |
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College Lovers (1930) as Madge Hutton |
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Scarlet Pages (1930) as Nora Mason |
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An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee (1930) as Self |
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Courage (1930) as Muriel Colbrook |
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General Crack (1929) as Archduchess Maria Luisa |
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The Show of Shows (1929) as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number |
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Young Nowheres (1929) as Annie Jackson |
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In the Headlines (1929) as Anna Lou Anderson |
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Say It with Songs (1929) as Katherine Lane |
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Rainbow Man (1929) as Mary Lane |
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The Red Sword (1929) as Vera |
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Geraldine (1929) as Geraldine |
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Silks and Saddles (1929) as Lucy Calhoun |
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Man, Woman and Wife (1929) as Bella Rogers / Helen Brandon |
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Red Lips (1928) as Cynthia Day |
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Jazz Mad (1928) as Elsa Hausmann |
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How to Handle Women (1928) as Beatrice Fairbanks |
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Out of the Ruins (1928) as Yvonne Gilbert |
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The Fourflusher (1928) as June Allen |
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The Chinese Parrot (1927) as Sally Phillmore |
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Out All Night (1927) as Molly O'Day |
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Taxi! Taxi! (1927) as Rose Zimmerman |
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The Auctioneer (1927) as Ruth Levi |
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Spangles (1926) as 'Spangles' Delancy |
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Devil's Island (1926) as Rose Marie |
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Rolling Home (1926) as Phyllis |
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What Happened to Jones? (1926) as Lucille Bigbee |
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Hands Up! (1926) as Mae Woodstock |
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Sporting Life (1925) as Nora Cavanaugh |
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Durand of the Bad Lands (1925) as Molly Gore |
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Where Was I? (1925) as Alicia Stone |
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I'll Show You the Town (1925) as Hazel Deming |
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Let 'er Buck (1925) as Jacqueline McCall |
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Riders of the Purple Sage (1925) as Bess Erne |
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The Saddle Hawk (1925) as Rena Newhall |
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The Hurricane Kid (1925) as Joan Langdon |
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The Last of the Duanes (1924) as Ruth |
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The Circus Cowboy (1924) as Bird Taylor |
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The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios (1924) as |
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The Vagabond Trail (1924) as Lou Macon |
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Just Off Broadway (1924) as Jean Lawrence |
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Cupid's Fireman (1923) as Agnes Evans |
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Big Dan (1923) as Dora Allen |
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Rosita (1923) as Undetermined Bit Role (uncredited) |