Marin Sais was an American actress known for her roles in various films and serials during the silent and early sound film eras. She is best recognized for her appearances in westerns and action serials, often alongside notable actors of her time.
Personal and Family Life
Born on August 2, 1890, in San Rafael, California, Marin Sais came from one of the earliest Spanish families in California, with her birthplace named after one of her ancestors. She had a strong passion for music and sought a career in opera before transitioning to acting. In 1920, Marin married cowboy actor Jack Hoxie, but the couple divorced five years later.
Career
Marin began her acting career in New York, initially seeking to become an opera singer. However, she quickly shifted to film, starting with two-reel comedies for Vitagraph and later moving on to feature films and westerns in Hollywood. Throughout her career, she specialized in roles within the western genre, often playing character roles as the film industry transitioned to sound.
Death and Legacy
Marin Sais passed away on December 31, 1971, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, from cerebral arteriosclerosis. Her contributions to early cinema, particularly in westerns and serials, have cemented her legacy in film history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Girl Detective: The Mystery of the Tea Dansant | 1915-01-02 | Bertha – The Girl Detective |
| Tell Your Children | 1938-06-15 | Mrs. Harper (uncredited) |
| Lightning Raiders | 1946-01-07 | Mrs. Loren |
| The Fighting Redhead | 1949-10-05 | Duchess |
| Frontier Outlaws | 1944-03-04 | Ma Clark |
| The Fighting Cowboy | 1933-05-01 | ‘Squaw’ Mary |
| Sky Bandits | 1940-07-06 | Ma |
| Trailing Trouble | 1937-08-27 | Mrs. Burns |
| His Birthright | 1918-09-08 | Edna Kingston |
| Riders of the Law | 1922-12-15 | Barbara Layne |
| Oklahoma Terror | 1939-08-24 | Mathilda – Fleeing Rancher’s Wife |
| Deadwood Dick | 1940-07-19 | Calamity Jane |