Frances Marion, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frances Marion

American journalist, author, film director and screenwriter

Date of Birth: 18-Nov-1888

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Death: 12-May-1973

Profession: screenwriter, actor, writer, journalist, film director, novelist, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Frances Marion (born Marion Benson Owens, November 18, 1888 – May 12, 1973) was an American screenwriter, journalist, author, and film director, 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.