American screenwriter, director, journalist and author
Frances Marion
Marion directing The Love Light, which she also wrote, 1920
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
Spouses
Wesley de Lappe
(m. 1906; div. 1910)
Robert Pike
(m. 1911; div. 1917)
Fred Thomson
(m. 1919; died 1928)
George Hill
(m. 1930; div. 1933)
Frances Marion (born Marion Benson Owens; November 18, 1888[1] – 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.[2] 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.
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