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Frances Marion

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

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Born Marion Benson Owens
18 November 1888
San Francisco, California, USA
Died
12 May 1973 (aged 84)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac Scorpio
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    Alla Nazimova · Friend · 1879-1945 · Russian-American actress, screenwriter, and producer edit info
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    Louella Parsons · Friend · 1881-1972 · American gossip columnist edit info
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    Victor Fleming · Friend · 1889-1949 · American film director, cinematographer, and producer edit info
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    Clara Kimball Young · Friend · 1890-1960 · American actress and film producer(1890-1960) edit info
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    Charles Ray · Friend · 1891-1943 · American actor and film director edit info
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    Mary Pickford · Friend · 1892-1979 · Canadian actress and producer edit info
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    Sidney Franklin · Friend · 1893-1972 · American filmmaker edit info
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    Lillian Gish · Friend · 1893-1993 · American actress edit info
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