Marie Saxon was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Under Suspicion,” “The Broadway Hoofer,” and her performance in the musical “Ups-a Daisy.”
Personal and Family Life
Marie Saxon was born in 1904 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She was married to Sidne Silverman in 1925, and they had one child together. Her husband, a publisher, was the son of the founder of the weekly “Variety.” Both Marie and Sidne tragically passed away from tuberculosis.
Death and Legacy
Marie Saxon died on November 12, 1941, in Harrison, New York, due to tuberculosis. Her contributions to Broadway and film are remembered, particularly her performance in the 1928 musical “Ups-a Daisy.” Her family continued her legacy, with her son Syd Silverman becoming the publisher of “Variety” from 1956 until its sale in 1987.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | The Broadway Hoofer | Adele |
| 1930 | Under Suspicion | Suzanne |
| 1929 | The Broadway Hoofer | performer: “Hawaiian Love Song” (uncredited) |