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American journalist, author, film director and screenwriter (1888-1973)

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Frances Marion was an American journalist, author, film director, and screenwriter who worked primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century. She is notable for her pioneering career in multiple creative fields during an era when few women held such prominent professional roles.

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Person · Open Library

Born
18 November 1888
Died
12 May 1973
Works
10

Top works

  • The Powder Keg
  • Camille
  • Minnie Flynn
  • Molly, bless her
  • The powder keg

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Film & TV

Writing · San Francisco, California, USA

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 Marion Benson Owens in San Francisco, California, she worked as a journalist and served overseas as a combat correspondent…

Known for

  • The Women Who Run Hollywood — Self (archive footage)2016
  • Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood — Self (archive footage)2000
  • A Girl of Yesterday — Rosanna Danford1915

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
Finland
Active from
1945-12-07
finnishpopschlager

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Key facts

Born
Marion Benson Owens , ( 1888-11-18 ) November 18, 1888, San Francisco , California , U.S.
Died
May 12, 1973 (1973-05-12) (aged 84), Los Angeles , California , U.S.
Occupations
Screenwriter director journalist author
Years active
1912–1972

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Encyclopedic overview

Frances Marion (born Marion Benson Owens; November 18, 1888 – May 12, 1973) was an American screenwriter, director, journalist and author often cited as one of the most renowned female screenwriters of the 20th century alongside June Mathis and Anita Loos. During the course of her career, she wrote over 325 scripts. She was the first writer to win two Academy Awards. Marion began her film career working for filmmaker Lois Weber. She wrote numerous silent film scenarios for actress Mary Pickford, before transitioning to writing sound films.

Early life

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