Marian Swayne

Marian Swayne (July 9, 1891 - August 21, 1973) was an American stage and film actress.

Marian Swayne
Edward Langford and Swayne in The Crimson Cross (1921)
Born
Marian Marguerita Swayne

July 9, 1891
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 1973
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeWest Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County Pennsylvania USA
Other namesMarion Swayne
OccupationActress
Years active1911-27
SpouseJoseph Levering (div. early 1930s)

Biography

Swayne began her career with the Solax Studios in 1911 under the tutelage of Alice Guy-Blaché.

In 1917, J. Arthur Nelson, president of Dominion Film Corporation, announced that Swayne had signed a three-year contract to be the leading woman in that company's planned site in British Columbia.[1] She also acted for Gaumont Film Company and Mutual Film.[2]

Her film career ended in 1924, a few years before the silent film era ended. She performed on the stage as both Marian Swayne and Marion Swayne.[3] Her work on Broadway included portraying June Phelps in Clouds (1925).[4]

She was married to fellow screen player Joseph Levering. Swayne died in New York in August 1973.

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Leads in first play of B. C.'s new 'Film City'". The Province. Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver. January 13, 1917. p. 16. Retrieved April 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "At the Star". The Daily Chronicle. Illinois, De Kalb. July 17, 1916. p. 6. Retrieved April 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Silent Film Necrology p. 508 2nd edition by Eugene M. Vazzana c.2001
  4. "Marian Swayne". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on April 3, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
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