Mae Marsh

Birth Name:

Mary Wayne Marsh

Birth Place:

Madrid, New Mexico, United States

Profession

Actress

In 1957, she won the George Eastman Award designating her as one of the five leading actresses of the silent film era
Retired from active movie making in 1918 after marrying Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer press agent Louis Lee Arms
Died of a heart attack at her home after a career that spanned 50 years
D․W․ Griffith discovered her while he was watching a Mack Sennett comedy being filmed and was captivated by her frail, wispy look
Started her career by playing extras in various movies
While her older sister worked on films, she worked as a salesgirl and would loiter around the sets
Became Samuel Goldwyn's original Goldwyn Girl after ending her professional association with D․W․ Griffith
Her tragic portrayal of a girl swept into the reconstruction period in "The Birth of a Nation" made her one of the most popular actresses of the silent film era
Returned to film after the Great Depression hit to help support her family and gave a notable performance in the sound film "Over the Hill․"
Was often cast opposite actor Robert Harron as his on-screen romantic partner

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