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]

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[]

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.
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