Marion Darlington was an American actress who is best known for Cinderella (1950), Birds of a Feather (1931), and The Pied Piper (1933). She was born on November 7, 1910, in Monrovia, California, USA, and passed away on March 17, 1991, in Sedona, Arizona, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Marion Darlington lived in a two-story home in Belmont Shores, California, during the 1940s and 1950s. She offered whistling lessons on the first floor, while her husband, Don Pratt, taught trumpet lessons on the second floor. In 1960, they moved to Sedona, Arizona, where Don started the “Pink Jeep Tours,” which continues to operate today.
Death and Legacy
Marion Darlington died on March 17, 1991, in Sedona, Arizona, although the details surrounding her death remain undisclosed. She is fondly remembered for her unique talent in creating bird noises, which contributed to her popularity in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | 1937-12-21 | Birds (voice) (uncredited) |
| Birds in the Spring | 1933-03-11 | Birds (voice) (uncredited) |
| Mother Goose Melodies | 1931-04-15 | Whistling (voice) (uncredited) |
| Water Babies | 1935-05-11 | (voice) (uncredited) |
| Obliging Young Lady | 1942-04-01 | Bird Lover (uncredited) |
| Flowers and Trees | 1932-07-23 | (voice) (uncredited) |
| Mickey Steps Out | 1931-07-06 | Birds (voice) (uncredited) |
| Cinderella | 1950-02-22 | Birds (voice) |
| Bambi | 1942-02-11 | Birds (voice) (uncredited) |
| So Dear to My Heart | 1948-11-29 | Whistling Sound Effect (voice) (uncredited) |
| Pinocchio | 1940-02-23 | Birds (voice) (uncredited) |
| The Pied Piper | 1933-09-16 | Rats (voice) (uncredited) |
| Bright Road | 1953-04-17 |