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Marin Sais (born Mae Smith; August 2, 1890 – December 31, 1971) was an American actress whose career was most prolific during the silent film era of the 1910s and 1920s. Sais' acting career spanned over four decades and she is possibly best recalled for appearing in Western themed films.
Marin Sais. Actress: Mysteries of the Grand Hotel. Marin Sais was descended from one of the earliest Spanish families of California (Marin County was named after one of her ancestors).
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- San Rafael, California, USA
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- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Marin Sais. Actress: Mysteries of the Grand Hotel. Marin Sais was descended from one of the earliest Spanish families of California (Marin County was named after one of her ancestors).
- August 2, 1890
- December 31, 1971
Sais’ career took off soon after relocating to Los Angeles. She appeared in several two-reel comedies, but it was her work and stunt riding in westerns that vaulted her into national stardom. Over the next ten years, Marin starred in more than 200 two-reel shorts, many of which were continuing adventure films.
Feb 7, 2022 · Marin Sais was one of the biggest stars in the first decade of the emerging silent film industry but is virtually unknown today. Known as the “Marin County beauty,” Sais was born Mae Smith in...
- Scott Fletcher
Marin Sais, the scion of the old Alta California family that gave Marin County its name, assumed the Girl Detective lead on Roland’s departure and continued with Kalem in such two-reel detective, Western, and adventure serials as Mysteries of the Grand Hotel, The Girl from Frisco, and American Girl.
Marin Sais was an actress who had a successful Hollywood career. Sais's career beginnings included film roles in the western "The Fighting Cowboy" (1933) with Buffalo Bill Jr, the Medea Novara period drama "The Mad Empress" (1939) and "Deadwood Dick" (1940).
