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Mary Tomlinson (February 24, 1890 – April 10, 1975), professionally known as Marjorie Main, was an American character actress and singer of the Classical Hollywood period, best known as a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract player in the 1940s and 1950s, and for her role as Ma Kettle in 10 Ma and Pa Kettle movies. [1]
Marjorie Main (1890-1975) was an American actress who starred in many comedies, especially with Wallace Beery and Percy Kilbride. She was nominated for an Oscar for The Egg and I (1947) and sang in several musicals.
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- Acton, Indiana, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Mary Tomlinson, better known by the stage name of Marjorie Main, was an American “Classical Hollywood” period singer and a character actress. She was known for her roles in the ‘Ma and Pa Kettle’ movie series by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the 1940s and 1950s.
Marjorie Main was an American actress who starred in slum mother and comedic roles, especially as Ma Kettle in seven movies with Percy Kilbride. She was born in 1890, married Stanley Krebs, and died in 1975.
- February 24, 1890
- April 10, 1975
Feb 23, 2023 · Here are 10 things you should know about Marjorie Main, born on February 24, 1890. She enjoyed success in vaudeville, the theatre and pictures. ____________ ...more.
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Learn about the life and career of Marjorie Main, a popular character actress who starred in the Ma and Pa Kettle films and other comedies. Explore the scrapbooks and ephemera from her career at IHS.
Marjorie Main (born Mary Tomlinson, February 24, 1890 – April 10, 1975) was an American actress, best known as a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract player and for her role as Ma Kettle in a series of ten Ma and Pa Kettle movies.
