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Frances Marion

Bio: Frances Marion (November 18, 1888 – May 12, 1973) was an American journalist, author, and screenwriter often cited as the most renowned female screenwriter of the 20th century alongside June Mathis and Anita Loos. She was the first writer to win two Academy Awards
Born: Sun, Nov 18 1888
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA

Death: Sat, May 12 1973
Frances Marion is 84 years old
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Poster of Dinner at Eight
Dinner at Eight
Frances Marion would have been no older than 84 in Dinner at Eight as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1989
Poster of The Champ
The Champ
Frances Marion would have been no older than 84 in The Champ as 'Story, Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 1979
Poster of The Pirate
The Pirate
Frances Marion was 59 in The Pirate as 'Additional Writing'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1948
Poster of Molly and Me
Molly and Me
Frances Marion was 56 in Molly and Me as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1945
Poster of Green Hell
Green Hell
Frances Marion was 51 in Green Hell as 'Original Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1940
Poster of Knight Without Armour
Knight Without Armour
Frances Marion was 48 in Knight Without Armour as 'Adaptation, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1937
Poster of Love from a Stranger
Love from a Stranger
Frances Marion was 48 in Love from a Stranger as 'Screenplay, Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1937
Poster of Camille
Camille
Frances Marion was 48 in Camille as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1936
Poster of Riffraff
Riffraff
Frances Marion was 47 in Riffraff as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1936
Poster of Dinner at Eight
Dinner at Eight
Frances Marion was 45 in Dinner at Eight as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1933
Poster of The Prizefighter and the Lady
The Prizefighter and the Lady
Frances Marion was 44 in The Prizefighter and the Lady as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1933
Poster of Hold Your Man
Hold Your Man
Frances Marion was 44 in Hold Your Man as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1933
Poster of Secrets
Secrets
Frances Marion was 44 in Secrets as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1933
Poster of Cynara
Cynara
Frances Marion was 44 in Cynara as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1932
Poster of Blondie of the Follies
Blondie of the Follies
Frances Marion was 43 in Blondie of the Follies as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1932
Poster of Emma
Emma
Frances Marion was 43 in Emma as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1932
Poster of The Champ
The Champ
Frances Marion was 43 in The Champ as 'Writer, Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1931
Poster of The Big House
The Big House
Frances Marion was 42 in The Big House as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1931
Poster of The Secret Six
The Secret Six
Frances Marion was 42 in The Secret Six as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1931
Poster of Anna Christie
Anna Christie
Frances Marion was 42 in Anna Christie as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1930
Poster of Min and Bill
Min and Bill
Frances Marion was 42 in Min and Bill as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 1930
Poster of The Big House
The Big House
Frances Marion was 41 in The Big House as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1930
Poster of Good News
Good News
Frances Marion was 41 in Good News as 'Scenario Writer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1930
Poster of Let Us Be Gay
Let Us Be Gay
Frances Marion was 41 in Let Us Be Gay as 'Writer, Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1930
Poster of The Big House
The Big House
Frances Marion was 41 in The Big House as 'Story, Dialogue, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 14 1930
Poster of Anna Christie
Anna Christie
Frances Marion was 41 in Anna Christie as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1930
Poster of The Rogue Song
The Rogue Song
Frances Marion was 41 in The Rogue Song as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1930
Poster of Their Own Desire
Their Own Desire
Frances Marion was 41 in Their Own Desire as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1929
Poster of The Masks of the Devil
The Masks of the Devil
Frances Marion was 39 in The Masks of the Devil as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1928
Poster of The Awakening
The Awakening
Frances Marion was 39 in The Awakening as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1928
Poster of The Wind
The Wind
Frances Marion was 39 in The Wind as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1928
Poster of The Sunset Legion
The Sunset Legion
Frances Marion was 39 in The Sunset Legion as 'Story, Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1928
Poster of Bringing Up Father
Bringing Up Father
Frances Marion was 39 in Bringing Up Father as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 1928
Poster of Love
Love
Frances Marion was 39 in Love as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1927
Poster of Jesse James
Jesse James
Frances Marion was 38 in Jesse James as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1927
Poster of Madame Pompadour
Madame Pompadour
Frances Marion was 38 in Madame Pompadour as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1927
Poster of The Callahans and the Murphys
The Callahans and the Murphys
Frances Marion was 38 in The Callahans and the Murphys as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1927
Poster of Mr. Wu
Mr. Wu
Frances Marion was 38 in Mr. Wu as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1927
Poster of The Red Mill
The Red Mill
Frances Marion was 38 in The Red Mill as 'Adaptation, Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1927
Poster of Don Mike
Don Mike
Frances Marion was 38 in Don Mike as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 1927
Poster of The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
Frances Marion was 38 in The Scarlet Letter as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1927
Poster of The Winning of Barbara Worth
The Winning of Barbara Worth
Frances Marion was 37 in The Winning of Barbara Worth as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1926
Poster of The Son of the Sheik
The Son of the Sheik
Frances Marion was 37 in The Son of the Sheik as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1926
Poster of The Two-Gun Man
The Two-Gun Man
Frances Marion was 37 in The Two-Gun Man as 'Co-Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1926
Poster of Hands Across the Border
Hands Across the Border
Frances Marion was 37 in Hands Across the Border as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1926
Poster of Paris at Midnight
Paris at Midnight
Frances Marion was 37 in Paris at Midnight as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1926
Poster of Partners Again
Partners Again
Frances Marion was 37 in Partners Again as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1926
Poster of The Tough Guy
The Tough Guy
Frances Marion was 37 in The Tough Guy as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1926
Poster of The First Year
The First Year
Frances Marion was 37 in The First Year as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1926
Poster of Stella Dallas
Stella Dallas
Frances Marion was 36 in Stella Dallas as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1925
Poster of Lazybones
Lazybones
Frances Marion was 36 in Lazybones as 'Scenario Writer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1925
Poster of Thank You
Thank You
Frances Marion was 36 in Thank You as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 1925
Poster of The Dark Angel
The Dark Angel
Frances Marion was 36 in The Dark Angel as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1925
Poster of Graustark
Graustark
Frances Marion was 36 in Graustark as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 1925
Poster of Lightnin'
Lightnin'
Frances Marion was 36 in Lightnin' as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 23 1925
Poster of Ridin' the Wind
Ridin' the Wind
Frances Marion was 36 in Ridin' the Wind as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1925
Poster of A Thief in Paradise
A Thief in Paradise
Frances Marion was 36 in A Thief in Paradise as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1925
Poster of Zander the Great
Zander the Great
Frances Marion was 36 in Zander the Great as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1925
Poster of His Supreme Moment
His Supreme Moment
Frances Marion was 36 in His Supreme Moment as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1925
Poster of The Lady
The Lady
Frances Marion was 36 in The Lady as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1925
Poster of Sundown
Sundown
Frances Marion was 36 in Sundown as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1924
Poster of In Hollywood with Potash and Perlmutter
In Hollywood with Potash and Perlmutter
Frances Marion was 35 in In Hollywood with Potash and Perlmutter as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 1924
Poster of Tarnish
Tarnish
Frances Marion was 35 in Tarnish as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1924
Poster of Cytherea
Cytherea
Frances Marion was 35 in Cytherea as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1924
Poster of Secrets
Secrets
Frances Marion was 35 in Secrets as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 1924
Poster of The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln
The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln
Frances Marion was 35 in The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1924
Poster of Through the Dark
Through the Dark
Frances Marion was 35 in Through the Dark as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1924
Poster of The Song of Love
The Song of Love
Frances Marion was 35 in The Song of Love as 'Director, Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 1923
Poster of Potash and Perlmutter
Potash and Perlmutter
Frances Marion was 34 in Potash and Perlmutter as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 1923
Poster of The French Doll
The French Doll
Frances Marion was 34 in The French Doll as 'Writer, Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 03 1923
Poster of Dulcy
Dulcy
Frances Marion was 34 in Dulcy as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 27 1923
Poster of The Love Piker
The Love Piker
Frances Marion was 34 in The Love Piker as 'Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 22 1923
Poster of The Eagle's Talons
The Eagle's Talons
Frances Marion was 34 in The Eagle's Talons as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 1923
Poster of Within the Law
Within the Law
Frances Marion was 34 in Within the Law as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1923
Poster of The Nth Commandment
The Nth Commandment
Frances Marion was 34 in The Nth Commandment as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 1923
Poster of The Famous Mrs. Fair
The Famous Mrs. Fair
Frances Marion was 34 in The Famous Mrs. Fair as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 1923
Poster of The Voice from the Minaret
The Voice from the Minaret
Frances Marion was 34 in The Voice from the Minaret as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 28 1923
Poster of The Toll of the Sea
The Toll of the Sea
Frances Marion was 34 in The Toll of the Sea as 'Story, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1923
Poster of East Is West
East Is West
Frances Marion was 33 in East Is West as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 15 1922
Poster of The Eternal Flame
The Eternal Flame
Frances Marion was 33 in The Eternal Flame as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 1922
Poster of Sherlock Brown
Sherlock Brown
Frances Marion was 33 in Sherlock Brown as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 1922
Poster of Sonny
Sonny
Frances Marion was 33 in Sonny as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1922
Poster of The Primitive Lover
The Primitive Lover
Frances Marion was 33 in The Primitive Lover as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1922
Poster of Back Pay
Back Pay
Frances Marion was 33 in Back Pay as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1922
Poster of Just Around the Corner
Just Around the Corner
Frances Marion was 33 in Just Around the Corner as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1921
Poster of Straight Is the Way
Straight Is the Way
Frances Marion was 32 in Straight Is the Way as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 1921
Poster of The Love Light
The Love Light
Frances Marion was 32 in The Love Light as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1921
Poster of The Restless Sex
The Restless Sex
Frances Marion was 31 in The Restless Sex as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1920
Poster of The World and His Wife
The World and His Wife
Frances Marion was 31 in The World and His Wife as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1920
Poster of Go and Get It
Go and Get It
Frances Marion was 31 in Go and Get It as 'Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1920
Poster of Humoresque
Humoresque
Frances Marion was 31 in Humoresque as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1920
Poster of The Flapper
The Flapper
Frances Marion was 31 in The Flapper as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 10 1920
Poster of Pollyanna
Pollyanna
Frances Marion was 31 in Pollyanna as 'Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1920
Poster of The Cinema Murder
The Cinema Murder
Frances Marion was 31 in The Cinema Murder as 'Scenario Writer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1919
Poster of Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Frances Marion was 31 in Anne of Green Gables as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1919
Poster of The Misleading Widow
The Misleading Widow
Frances Marion was 30 in The Misleading Widow as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1919
Poster of The Dark Star
The Dark Star
Frances Marion was 30 in The Dark Star as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 03 1919
Poster of Captain Kidd, Jr.
Captain Kidd, Jr.
Frances Marion was 30 in Captain Kidd, Jr. as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1919
Poster of The Temple Of Dusk
The Temple Of Dusk
Frances Marion was 29 in The Temple Of Dusk as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 1918
Poster of Johanna Enlists
Johanna Enlists
Frances Marion was 29 in Johanna Enlists as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1918
Poster of He Comes Up Smiling
He Comes Up Smiling
Frances Marion was 29 in He Comes Up Smiling as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1918
Poster of The City of Dim Faces
The City of Dim Faces
Frances Marion was 29 in The City of Dim Faces as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1918
Poster of How Could You, Jean?
How Could You, Jean?
Frances Marion was 29 in How Could You, Jean? as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1918
Poster of M'Liss
M'Liss
Frances Marion was 29 in M'Liss as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1918
Poster of Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley
Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley
Frances Marion was 29 in Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1918
Poster of Stella Maris
Stella Maris
Frances Marion was 29 in Stella Maris as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1918
Poster of A Little Princess
A Little Princess
Frances Marion was 28 in A Little Princess as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1917
Poster of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Frances Marion was 28 in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 1917
Poster of The Amazons
The Amazons
Frances Marion was 28 in The Amazons as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1917
Poster of Beloved Adventuress
Beloved Adventuress
Frances Marion was 28 in Beloved Adventuress as 'Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1917
Poster of The Divorce Game
The Divorce Game
Frances Marion was 28 in The Divorce Game as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 25 1917
Poster of The Stolen Paradise
The Stolen Paradise
Frances Marion was 28 in The Stolen Paradise as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 18 1917
Poster of The Crimson Dove
The Crimson Dove
Frances Marion was 28 in The Crimson Dove as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 1917
Poster of Darkest Russia
Darkest Russia
Frances Marion was 28 in Darkest Russia as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 1917
Poster of Forget-Me-Not
Forget-Me-Not
Frances Marion was 28 in Forget-Me-Not as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 1917
Poster of The Social Leper
The Social Leper
Frances Marion was 28 in The Social Leper as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 19 1917
Poster of The Poor Little Rich Girl
The Poor Little Rich Girl
Frances Marion was 28 in The Poor Little Rich Girl as 'Scenario Writer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1917
Poster of The Web of Desire
The Web of Desire
Frances Marion was 28 in The Web of Desire as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1917
Poster of A Girl's Folly
A Girl's Folly
Frances Marion was 28 in A Girl's Folly as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 26 1917
Poster of A Square Deal
A Square Deal
Frances Marion was 28 in A Square Deal as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 1917
Poster of Tillie Wakes Up
Tillie Wakes Up
Frances Marion was 28 in Tillie Wakes Up as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 29 1917
Poster of On Dangerous Ground
On Dangerous Ground
Frances Marion was 28 in On Dangerous Ground as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 1917
Poster of A Woman Alone
A Woman Alone
Frances Marion was 28 in A Woman Alone as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1917
Poster of The Rise of Susan
The Rise of Susan
Frances Marion was 28 in The Rise of Susan as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1916
Poster of All Man
All Man
Frances Marion was 28 in All Man as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 1916
Poster of The Heart of a Hero
The Heart of a Hero
Frances Marion was 27 in The Heart of a Hero as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1916
Poster of The Hidden Scar
The Hidden Scar
Frances Marion was 27 in The Hidden Scar as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 15 1916
Poster of The Gilded Cage
The Gilded Cage
Frances Marion was 27 in The Gilded Cage as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1916
Poster of The Revolt
The Revolt
Frances Marion was 27 in The Revolt as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1916
Poster of The Summer Girl
The Summer Girl
Frances Marion was 27 in The Summer Girl as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1916
Poster of A Woman's Way
A Woman's Way
Frances Marion was 27 in A Woman's Way as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 07 1916
Poster of The Crucial Test
The Crucial Test
Frances Marion was 27 in The Crucial Test as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 03 1916
Poster of A Circus Romance
A Circus Romance
Frances Marion was 27 in A Circus Romance as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 1916
Poster of The Foundling
The Foundling
Frances Marion was 27 in The Foundling as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1916
Poster of Camille
Camille
Frances Marion was 27 in Camille as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 27 1915
Poster of A Daughter of the Sea
A Daughter of the Sea
Frances Marion was 27 in A Daughter of the Sea as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1915
Poster of Esmeralda
Esmeralda
Frances Marion was 26 in Esmeralda as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1915
Poster of Rags
Rags
Frances Marion was 26 in Rags as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 02 1915
Poster of A Sister's Burden
A Sister's Burden
Frances Marion was 26 in A Sister's Burden as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 10 1915
Poster of Fanchon, the Cricket
Fanchon, the Cricket
Frances Marion was 26 in Fanchon, the Cricket as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 10 1915
Poster of The New York Hat
The New York Hat
Frances Marion was 24 in The New York Hat as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1912

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