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Frances Marion

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

United StatesJournalistsLived 1888 to 1973 · aged 84
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Frances Marion 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.

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1932Academy Award for Best Story
1930Academy Award for Best Writing

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Frances Marion 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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United States
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Journalists
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Journalist
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Lived 1888 to 1973 · aged 84
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