Marlene Mains was an American actress who is best known for The Woman of the Town, Calling All Kids, and her role in Heaven Can Wait. She was born on May 25, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, and she passed away on November 20, 2016, in Yerington, Nevada.
Personal and Family Life
Marlene was born as Iris Marlene Mains and grew up in Ohio. She was married to Jack Virgil Haley on February 19, 1952, although details about their later life together are not widely known. Her family background and early influences that led her to acting remain largely undocumented.
Career
Marlene had a brief acting career during the early 1940s. She gained recognition for her roles in notable films, including her performance as Annie Logan in The Woman of the Town. Despite her limited filmography, her work in children’s entertainment, such as Calling All Kids, left a mark in that genre.
Death and Legacy
Marlene Mains died on November 20, 2016, in Yerington, Nevada. While she was not a household name, her contributions to film during her active years are remembered by fans of classic cinema. Her work in early television and film serves as a reminder of the era in which she performed.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woman of the Town | 1943 | Annie Logan | 6.0 |
| Heaven Can Wait | 1943 | Mary – Age 9 (uncredited) | 7.3 |
| Calling All Kids | 1943 | Virginia O’Brien (as Our Gang) | 5.9 |
| Ye Olde Minstrels | 1941 | (unconfirmed) | 5.9 |
| Cinderella’s Feller | 1940 | Dancer (uncredited) | 5.4 |
| The Star Maker | 1939 | Merry Oldsmobile Performer (uncredited) | 6.2 |