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Marion Aye Born April 5, 1903
Chicago, IllinoisDied July 21, 1951 (aged 48)
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaOther names Maryon Aye Years active 1919-1926 Marion Aye (April 5, 1903 – July 21, 1951) was an American actress of screen and stage who starred in several films during the 1920s, mostly comedies. She is sometimes credited as Maryon Aye.
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Life and career
Born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of James H. Aye[1], she was "discovered" by legendary moviemaker Mack Sennett. She was selected as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars in 1922. She was a capable dancer, a talent she exhibited in several films. She also appeared in eighteen western shorts opposite Bob Reeves.
Following retirement, she suffered isolation from the film industry, which had virtually forgotten her. In 1935 she attempted suicide. There were several more attempts, ending with her successful suicide attempt in 1951 in Hollywood, California. On July 10,1951, Aye was found in a "semi-conscious condition" after swallowing poison in a motel room in Culver City, California and died ten days later.[1] Her father reported that she was despondent after failing to get a part in a television play.[1] Her second husband, comedian Ross Forester, was distraught, stating that he thought his wife was only joking about taking her life.
Filmography
Year Title Role Other notes 1919 Hearts and Flowers Bathing Beauty Uncredited 1921 The Hick The Farmer's Daughter Montana Bill The Vengeance Trail Grace Winwood Credited as Maryon Aye 1922 Streak of Yellow Double Reward No Man's Gold Phantom of the Hills West Meets East His Brother's Blood The Claim Jumpers The Weak-End Party Lily, the birthday girl The Punctured Prince 1923 The Eternal Three Maid Credited as Maryon Aye The Meanest Man in the World Nellie Clarke Credited as Maryon Aye 1924 The Last Man on Earth Red Sal The Roughneck Marrat's Girl Credited as Maryon Aye 1926 Irene Helen Cheston Credited as Maryon Aye External links
- Marion Aye at the Internet Movie Database
- Marion Aye at AllRovi
- Marion Aye at Find a Grave
References
- ^ a b c "Marion Aye, Former Screen Star, Dies". Rome News-Tribune. INS (Rome, Georgia): p. 5. July 22, 1951. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rExHAAAAIBAJ&sjid=fDEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6864%2C1390358. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
Categories:- American silent film actors
- Actors who committed suicide
- Actors from Chicago, Illinois
- Actors from Illinois
- Suicides in California
- 1903 births
- 1951 deaths
- American film actor, 1900s birth stubs
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