Mia Marvin (November 1, 1904 – September 27, 1992) was an American actress best known for her role in The Public Enemy[1] as the woman who houses and seduces James Cagney.[citation needed] In her entire film career spanning five years she appeared in only three films but never in a credited role.[2]

Marvin was the daughter of William Thatcher Marvin[3] and granddaughter of Col. E. J. C. Kewen, California's first attorney general.[4] When she was nine years old, an article in the Los Angeles Sunday Times recognized her for having written two songs and taught herself to play the violin.[5]

Before she became an actress, Marvin was a danseuse.[6] Her work on stage included acting in No, No, Nanette (1925),[3] Ladies All (1931),[7] and Elmer the Great (1931) in San Francisco[1] and So This Is London (1927) in Los Angeles.[6]

Marvin was married to Maurice G. Luxford.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1931 The Public Enemy Jane Uncredited
1932 You Said a Mouthful Armstrong's Secretary Uncredited
1935 The Call of the Wild Stage Heroine Uncredited, (final film role)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Thompson, Lloyd S. (April 5, 1931). "Film Lot Makes Home Life Safe For Mia Marvin". The San Francisco Examiner. California, San Francisco. p. 42. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ The Public Enemy DVD Commentary track
  3. ^ a b "Member of 'Nanette' Company Entertained". The San Francisco Examiner. California, San Francisco. July 9, 1925. p. 12. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Old Mill Treasure Revived". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. November 11, 1929. p. 26. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Small Girl Artist". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. July 19, 1914. p. 18. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b "Dancers Her Way Into Drama". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. April 8, 1927. p. 31. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Mia Marvin Poor Hand at Smoking". The San Francisco Examiner. California, San Francisco. September 10, 1931. p. 14. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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