Marian Ainslee

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Marian Ainslee
BornJanuary 5, 1896
DiedApril 2, 1966 (aged 70)
OccupationScreenwriter
Spouse(s)Albert Coonley

Marian Ainslee was an American screenwriter and researcher [1] active during Hollywood's silent era. She often co-wrote titles in silent films with Ruth Cummings. [2]

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Biography

Marian Ainslee was born in Marceline, Missouri. Her first job out of school was as a newspaper reporter in Jefferson City, Missouri, where she interviewed politicians. Discouraged by salaries she encountered in journalism, she decided to move to Hollywood and give screenwriting a try. [3] After getting her start as a script clerk, [4] Ainslee became one of MGM's top title writers during the 1920s and early 1930s, linked closely to producer Irving Thalberg. [5] When Thalberg died, she briefly retired from screenwriting; in 1938, she signed with RKO and wrote Carefree . According to one estimation, she titled as many as 200 films during her time in the business. [6] She was married to Albert Coonley, a newspaper artist; they appear to have been divorced by the time of his death in 1941. [7]

Selected filmography

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References

  1. "Research Experts Solve Biggest Film Problems". Tampa Bay Times. 1 Jun 1924. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  2. Reid, Panthea (2009-12-10). Tillie Olsen: One Woman, Many Riddles. Rutgers University Press. ISBN   978-0-8135-4813-5.
  3. "Interesting Guest Stars Career in News Office". The South Bend Tribune. 9 Mar 1930. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  4. "Scenario Writers Drawn from All Walks". The Courier-News. 25 Aug 1926. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  5. "Given New Assignment". The Baltimore Sun. 1 Aug 1937. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  6. "Briefs". Casper Star-Tribune. 18 Dec 1927. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  7. "Obituary". The South Bend Tribune. 16 Apr 1941. Retrieved 2019-01-25.