Mary Ann Jackson

Biography

American former child actress who appeared in Our Gang short subjects series between 1928 and 1931. Her career began under the shadow of her actor relatives, mother Charlotte Jackson, and older sister, "Peaches" Jackson". Jackson made her film debut in a 1925 Ruth Taylor short, "Dangerous Curves". Her first big break came with the role of Baby Smith in the comedy short series "The Smiths", which starred Billy Gilbert. Se made her feature debut in 1927's "Smith's Pony". Jackson joined the Hour Gang (Little Rascals) cast in 1928, at the tail end of the silent era. Often used as the second female lead or the spunky older sister of "Wheezer" (Bobby Hutchins), Mary Ann's snappy delivery came in handy during the series's somewhat rocky transition to sound. With her bob hairstyle and freckles, tomboyish Mary Ann was a vast departure from the winsome miniature heroines who would populate the series before and after her tenure. Mary Ann Jackson died of heart attack at her home, at the age of 80. She was cremated and ashes scattered off the island of Oahu, Hawaii. 

Known For

Maria

Las fantasmas

Mary Ann

The Holy Terror

Rosemary

Remember When?

Mary Ann (archive footage)

The Our Gang Story

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Restaurant

Mary Ann

Crazy House

Mary Ann

Fast Freight

Mary Ann

Growing Pains

Mary Ann

Boxing Gloves

Mary Ann

Lazy Days

Mary Ann

Railroadin'

Mary Ann

Small Talk

Mary Ann

Pups Is Pups

Mary Ann

The Ol' Gray Hoss

Mary Ann

The Spanking Age

Mary Ann

Little Mother

Mary Ann

Election Day

Mary Ann

Cat, Dog & Co.

Mary Ann

Moan & Groan, Inc.

Mary Ann

Bouncing Babies

Mary Ann

Shivering Shakespeare

Mary Ann

The First Seven Years

Mary Ann

Bear Shooters

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Army Life

Betty

Laughing Sinners

Myrtle - Danny's Little Sister

Spanking Breezes

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Pony

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Uncle

Bubbles Smith

The Rodeo

Mary Ann

Little Daddy

Mary Ann

Saturday's Lesson

Mary Ann

A Tough Winter

Mary Ann

Fly My Kite

Mary Ann

School's Out

Little Girl

The Red Mill

Mary Ann Jackson

The Stolen Jools

The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1

Mary Ann

Noisy Noises

Bubbles Smith

The Burglar

Mary Ann

School Begins

Bubbles Smith

The New Aunt

Mary Ann

Teacher's Pet

Mary Ann

Helping Grandma

Mary Ann Cooper

Love Business

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Picnic

Bubbles Smith

The Bargain Hunt

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Baby

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Cook

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Landlord

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Fishing Trip

Bubbles Smith

Smith's New Home

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Customer

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Candy Shop

Student

Her First Beau

Mary Ann

Bargain Day

Mary Ann

When the Wind Blows

Auditioning Child Dancer (uncredited)

Stage Mother

Mary Ann

Wiggle Your Ears

Party Guest

The Christmas Party

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

59

Gender

Female

Birthday

1923-01-14

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

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