George Francis Marion (1860-1945) was a notable stage actor who made forays in films from 1915 to 1935. He also directed and choreographed on the stage, and directed two films in 1916.
Marion created the role of Chris in Eugene O’Neill’s Anna Christie (1921), and recreated the part in the 1930 film version starring Greta Garbo. In the same year, he appeared as the innkeeper in A Lady’s Morals.
Marion’s son, George F Marion Jr, made what might be considered more significant contributions to the film musical when he co-wrote Love Me Tonight (1932) and The Gay Divorcee (1934).
