Anne Morrison Chapin

Anne Morrison Chapin (born Mary Anne Morrison and sometimes credited as Anne Morrison) was an American playwright, actress, and screenwriter.[1][2]

Anne Morrison Chapin
Born
Mary Anne Morrison

January 5, 1892
Shoals, Indiana, US
DiedApril 7, 1967 (aged 75)
Hollywood, California, US
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, playwright, actress
SpouseNewton Chapin

Biography

Beginnings

Morrison Chapin was born in Shoals, Indiana. "My family were New Englanders of English stock, with just a drop of Southern blood, but I am truly Western," she told reporters.[3] She'd also spend time in Indianapolis, where she underwent training to go into business before she was called to the stage.[4]

On the stage

After studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts,[5] she began working as an actress in Pittsburgh and New York City, appearing in a number of Broadway theatre productions in addition to writing her own plays.[6] In 1920, she opened her play The Wild Westcotts; she also appeared in the play in a lead role, and traveled around the country nonstop through 1923.[7] She continued writing and acting in plays on the East Coast through the 1920s.

Hollywood calls

Hollywood took an interest in Morrison Chapin's writing talents, and by 1934, she had given up acting to pursue a screenwriting career. She'd write scripts in Hollywood for the next 14 years, ending her career at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).[8]

Personal life

In 1928, she married Newton Chapin;[9] it was her second marriage.[10] She died in 1967 in her West Hollywood home after a long illness, and was survived by a son, James.[11]

Selected filmography

Selected theatrical works
  • How Much Do You Love Me? (1920)
  • The Wild Westcotts (1920)
  • Pigs (1924)
  • Wilbur (1928)
  • Jonesy (1929)
  • Love and Learn (1931)
  • Broken Doll (1932)
  • No Questions Asked (1934)

References
  1. "1 Jun 1929, Page 13 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  2. "Anne Morrison Chapin Dies; Actress and Playwright". The New York Times. 9 April 1967. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-01-09 – via NYTimes.com.
  3. "15 Oct 1922, 60 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  4. "15 Oct 1922, 60 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  5. "2 Feb 1919, Page 38 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  6. "2 Feb 1919, Page 38 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  7. "27 Nov 1923, Page 28 - The Wilkes-Barre Record at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  8. "10 Apr 1967, 29 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  9. "13 Jul 1928, Page 1 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  10. "11 Jul 1928, 36 - The Evening Sun at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  11. "10 Apr 1967, 29 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
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