Main also made a few more films in Hollywood in the 1930s before returning to the stage in New York City. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. When she married Dr. Stanley Krebs in 1921, she more or less gave up performing for several years. When Marjorie's contract with MGM ended in 1954, she decided to work less. Please respect that. Marjorie Main married Stanley LeFevre Krebs, a psychologist, in November 1921. She was interred next to her husband's remains at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, who she had moved from a cemetery in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, several years before. She was the title character in the episode The Cassie Tanner Story. For whatever reasons, when Im trying to identify a face, my go to options are Gunsmoke (after all, who didnt guest star on this series at some point?! She also acted in many Broadway productions including Yes or No. She was also nominated for an Academy Award for The Egg and I for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (1947). See production, box office & company info, CBS Fall Preview Special: Seven Wonderful Nights. She repeated her stage role in Dead End (1937) as Baby Face Martin ( Humphrey Bogart )'s mother, which led to a number of slum mother parts. This growing collection of Barbara Stanwyck Quotes will give you an idea of just how colorful she was! a youngster she changed her name to avoid embarrassing her family. Main's final film appearance was in her best-known role as Ma Kettle in The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm (1957)[6], On December 15, 1941, she was part of the cast of Norman Corwin's radio program We Hold These Truths. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Alexis Ren: Model, Age, Height, Workout, Boyfriend, Net Worth ! You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. [16], The two Kettle characters proved to be so popular among film audiences that Universal decided to do a series. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. worked in vaudeville and debuted on Broadway in 1916. Failed to delete memorial. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In 1947, Main played the role of Ma Kettle for the first time in her career, a role she would play nine times more in the future. Wyoming is a 1940 Western film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Wallace Beery. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. However, she was not credited in the film. There were multiple famous guest stars Kirk, Spock, Bones, and Scotty from Star Trek all appeared on the show. Tomlinson adopted the stage name of Marjorie Main during her early acting career to avoid embarrassing her family. English She Played Baby Face Martins mother in Dead End (1937). She is a member of famous Actress with the age 85 years old group. I've been kicking around Hollywood a long time. Other, far more talented photographers than me have the credit for the beautiful photos you see. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Old Hollywood: Movies, Actresses, and Actors. Marjorie Main was born on February 24, 1890, and is 85 years old as of April 10, 1975. I dont appreciate anything thats overly wordy, so I dont want to do that to others. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'besttoppers_com-box-3','ezslot_2',146,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-besttoppers_com-box-3-0');Marjorie Main was born in Acton, Indiana, in the United States, on February 24, 1890. Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and William Holden: Promotional Pictures for Sabrina (1954), Greeting from the Deep End.. (Reason for the Lack of Updates! Mary Tomlinson (February 24, 1890 April 10, 1975), professionally known as Marjorie Main, was an American character actress and singer of the Classical Hollywood period, best known as a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract player in the 1940s and 1950s, and for her role as Ma Kettle in 10 Ma and Pa Kettle movies. She took on a variety of supporting roles in big-budget films and she was often a star attraction in the B's. Enduring Faith section, Map #D08, Lot 2083, Single Ground Interment Space 2, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/662/marjorie-main. Marjorie made a few public appearances from time to time such as riding in the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. Images are courtesy of photographers who have granted permission, Wikimedia Commons, public domain searches, and \"fair use\" promotional material used here for commentary and educational reference. She also began her Hollywood film career in 1931. Another personal absolute favorite of mine is Barbara Stanwyck. Old Tucson - 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA. Moreover, as per our research, Marjorie Mains zodiac sign is Pisces. [8][9], In the mid 1910s, Main appeared in several plays, which included touring in Cheating Cheaters with John Barrymore in 1916. For the whole 20 years the series was on the air from 1955 until 1975, he appeared in an impressive 605 of 635 episodes, according to IMBD . Her co-star was Parker Fennelly, however, not Percy Kilbride. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Krebs died due to cancer-related complications in 1935. Her father was a minister which is undoubtedly why after she joined vaudeville she changed her last name to keep from embarrassing the family. [citation needed]. Today I visit the gravesites of actress MARJORIE MAIN who starred in the MA \u0026 PA KETTLE series of movies. The Old Hollywood & Classic TV Pictures of the Day are published as regularly as possible. For her role in the romantic comedy film The Egg and I, Main was nominated at the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She had a fear of germ contamination and was known to wear white gloves and a surgical mask in an effort to protect herself. Most of the time I played mothers. Marjorie appeared in several W.C. Fields productions on Broadway. However, in 1971, he was forced to temporarily leave the show for just a handful of episodes because he had to undergo heart surgery after suffering a heart attack. 1. By the way, Tish directed by S. Sylvan Simon is replete with legendary character actors. Marjorie Main, a stage actress who topped her triumph as the mother in Broadway's "Dead End" in 1935 with more than 100 roles in Hollywood films, died yesterday in Los Angeles. "Thanks for the gun, Newly" young girl from which episode? Her film debut She was the second daughter of Reverend Samuel J. Tomlinson, a Disciples of Christ minister, and Jennie L. (McGaughey) Tomlinson. If she had to interrupt a scene thats just what shed do! She appeared in diverse roles on the stage and in more than 80 films, including some that became classics, such as Dead End (1937), Dark Command (1940), The Shepherd of the Hills (1941), Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), and Friendly Persuasion (1956), but is best known for her Ma Kettle role in the Ma and Pa Kettle film series. I am, by all indications, very human! Before going to the Hamilton School of Dramatic Expression in Lexington, Kentucky, she was a charter member of what would later become the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Marjorie Main Birth Name: Mary Tomlinson Profession Actor Actor 92 Credits Wagon Train 1958 Angels Wash Their Faces The Shadow Heaven Can Wait Dark Command Royal Wedding It's a Big Country. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He was born on February 24, 1890, in Acton, Indiana, United States, and died on April 10, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, United States. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. But I've worked with him and I predict he'll be a big star. A House Divided closed in 1923 after just one performance, but Main continued to find work on the Broadway stage. [15], During this time, Main shuttled back and forth between Universal Studios and MGM. All kinds. Running time. Upon graduation, she taught dramatics for a year but eventually went into vaudeville in the 1910s, taking the stage name of Marjorie Main. Actress. Humphrey Bogart was cast as her son. In 1927, she played Mae West's mother in The Wicked Age, and in 1928, played opposite Barbara Stanwyck in the long-running stage hit Burlesque. Famed for her dry wit, frosty smile, sparkling eyes and raspy voice, Marjorie Main was a popular character actress who, unlike many females in Hollywood, gained the majority of her success after she turned 50. He was much older than she. Raspy-voiced actress Marjorie Main found the bulk of her success at an age when most actresses witness their careers waning--most memorably as the comedic hillbilly Ma Kettle. Verify and try again. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Marjorie Main I found on Findagrave.com. Ill be honest, nothing comes before any of them! Where do I know that face from?!?!. She played the role of Anna in the feature film Music in the Air (1934), where she was credited for the first time in her career. Some of her notable works during this period were Romance of the Limberlost, Little Tough Guy, Under the Big Top, Too Hot to Handle, and Girls' School. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Learn more about managing a memorial . 45 Episodes 1975. [15], In the mid-1940s, in an attempt to repeat the great success Wallace Beery had in teaming with Marie Dressler in the early 1930s, MGM cast Main opposite Beery in six more films, including Barnacle Bill (1941), Jackass Mail (1942), and Bad Bascomb (1946). Some of them have been westerns and that's what I'm here to tell you about tonight. YOU WILL BE. Main was known for her spirituality and for talking to her dead husband, sometimes even while she was in the middle of shooting. She began her co-starring series with Percy Kilbride the following year in Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' (1948) and continued through seven more. I love, love, love her sense of humor and timing. Main considered this period "the happiest years of her life. Fair use is one of the limitations to copyright intended to balance the interests of copyright holders with the public interest in the wider distribution and use of creative works by allowing as a defense to copyright infringement claims certain limited uses that might otherwise be considered infringement. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [1] Main started her career in vaudeville and theatre, and appeared in film classics, such as Dead End (1937), The Women (1939), Dark Command (1940), The Shepherd of the Hills (1941), Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), and Friendly Persuasion (1956). Finally, Marjorie Main is well on her way to becoming a professional American character actor and classical Hollywood vocalist. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In the 1956 American Civil War drama film Friendly Persuasion, Main appeared alongside Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Richard Eyer, and Anthony Perkins. Active on Broadway in the following productions: Her husband Stanley died in 1935, but until her death, she often had "conversations" with her late husband, occasionally interrupting a scene in a movie. She achieved popularity as a comedienne in six 1940s movies made with Wallace Beery e.g., Barnacle Bill (1941). She repeated her stage role in Dead End (1937) as Baby Face Martin (Humphrey Bogart)'s mother, which led to a number of slum mother parts. The scratchy-voiced Marjorie appeared in close to 100 films during her 20 year career in both 'A' and 'B' movies. She briefly attended Franklin college in Indiana but left to attend Hamilton School of Dramatic Expression in Lexington, Kentucky, telling her stern father she was preparing to become a teacher. Categories . Beginning in The Egg and I, her most memorable role would be as the humorous hick Ma Kettle, opposite Percy Kilbride as Pa Kettle. She played the character of Ma Kettle in a total of 10 films. Her husband is Stanley LeFevre Krebs (2 December 1921 - 26 September 1935) ( his death) Marjorie Main Net Worth 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. She made a few appearances on television guesting as herself on an episode of 'December Bride.' Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [1] [2] It was the first of seven films pairing Beery and character actress Marjorie Main . Ryan's similarity to actress Marjorie Main was soon noticed in the late 1960s, and she frequently played tough, mean-lipped, earthy and gruff-but . Born Mary. Main recreated these two roles in film versions of the plays in 1937 and 1939, respectively. Joi (Joy), Were in the Money (Joan Blondell, Glenda Farrell), The Naked Spur (James Stewart, Janet Leigh), The Prince and the Showgirl (Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier), The White Sister (Helen Hayes, Clark Gable), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Howard Keel, Jane Powell, Russ Tamblyn, Julie Newmar), Rio Bravo (John Wayne, Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, Ricky Nelson, Walter Brennan), El Dorado (John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James Caan, Charlene Holt, Michele Carey), Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein (What is it With Me and These Movies?? Add to your scrapbook. Learn more about merges. When I first heard about the show "Gunsmoke", I knew there was only one man to play in it. Tomlinson later claimed that she was fired from the position after asking for a salary increase. She had done comedy, singing and acting on stage, some in Chicago, prior to her television career. Why did the show Gunsmoke portray Chester with one stiff leg? 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