Edna Marion

Edna Marion (born Edna Marion Hannam;[1] December 12, 1906 – December 2, 1957) was an American silent film actress who appeared in a number of Hal Roach comedy short films.

Edna Marion
Marion in 1928
Born
Edna Marion Hannam

(1906-12-12)December 12, 1906
Chicago, Illinois
DiedDecember 2, 1957(1957-12-02) (aged 50)
Los Angeles, California
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California
Other namesEdna Marian
OccupationActress
Years active1924–1932
Spouses
William E. Paxson
​
(divorced)​
  • Harold Naisbitt

Early years

Marion was born on December 12, 1906, in Chicago, Illinois, and she attended a private school in New York.[2]

Career

Before Marion acted in films she performed in vaudeville and on stage in Los Angeles and New York.[2]

Marion's career at the Hal Roach Studies ended abruptly on April 7, 1928, after being employed since April 25, 1927.[3] She also worked for the Century, Paramount, and Universal film studios.[4]

In 1926, Marion was named one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars, along with Mary Astor, Mary Brian, Dolores Costello, Joan Crawford, Dolores del Río, Janet Gaynor, and Fay Wray.[5]

Personal life and death

Marion married W. E. Paxon in Santa Barbara, California, on November 9, 1929.[6] Her death certificate states she was a housewife when she died[7] on December 2, 1957,[2] in Los Angeles from pneumonia, and her husband was Harold Naisbitt.[7]

Partial filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1925The Desert's PriceNora
1926The Mad RacerShort
1926The Call of the WildernessDorothy Deveau
1926The Still AlarmDrina Fay
1927For Ladies OnlyGertie Long
1927Sugar DaddiesDaughterShort
1927Now I'll Tell OneWife
1928Flying ElephantsCavewomanShort
1928From Soup to NutsMaidShort, Uncredited
1928Barnum & Ringling, Inc.MaidShort
1928Should Married Men Go Home?Blonde GirlfriendShort, Uncredited
1928Sinner's ParadeConnie Adams
1929Skinner Steps OutNeighbor's Wife
1930Romance of the WestMary Winters
1930TodayGloria Vernon
1931Marriage RowsShort
1932Murders in the Rue MorgueMignetteUncredited, (final film role)

References
  1. "Edna Marion to Wed a Broker". The New York Times. November 8, 1929. p. 31. ProQuest 104879093. Retrieved April 4, 2021 – via ProQuest.
  2. Katchmer, George A. (May 20, 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 232. ISBN 978-1-4766-0905-8. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  3. "Edna Marion • Another Nice Mess". www.lordheath.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  4. "Persistent suitor wins film bride". The Los Angeles Times. November 8, 1929. p. 21. Retrieved April 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Edna Marion at silenthollywood.com
  6. "Edna Marion Weds". The Washington Daily News. District of Columbia, Washington. November 12, 1929. p. 21. Retrieved May 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Actress: Edna Marion/Marian". www.classicvideostreams.com. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
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