Marian Ainslee

Marian Ainslee was an American screenwriter and researcher[1] active during Hollywood's silent era. She often co-wrote titles in silent films with Ruth Cummings.[2]

Marian Ainslee
BornJanuary 5, 1896
Marceline, Missouri, USA
DiedApril 2, 1966 (aged 70)
Los Angeles, California, USA
OccupationScreenwriter
Spouse(s)Albert Coonley

Biography

Marian Ainslee was born in Marceline, Missouri. Her first job out of school was as a newspaper reporter in Jefferson City, Missouri, where she interviewed politicians. Discouraged by salaries she encountered in journalism, she decided to move to Hollywood and give screenwriting a try.[3] After getting her start as a script clerk,[4] Ainslee became one of MGM's top title writers during the 1920s and early 1930s, linked closely to producer Irving Thalberg.[5] When Thalberg died, she briefly retired from screenwriting; in 1938, she signed with RKO and wrote Carefree. According to one estimation, she titled as many as 200 films during her time in the business.[6] She was married to Albert Coonley, a newspaper artist; they appear to have been divorced by the time of his death in 1941.[7]

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Research Experts Solve Biggest Film Problems". Tampa Bay Times. 1 Jun 1924. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  2. Reid, Panthea (2009-12-10). Tillie Olsen: One Woman, Many Riddles. Rutgers University Press. ISBN 978-0-8135-4813-5.
  3. "Interesting Guest Stars Career in News Office". The South Bend Tribune. 9 Mar 1930. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  4. "Scenario Writers Drawn from All Walks". The Courier-News. 25 Aug 1926. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  5. "Given New Assignment". The Baltimore Sun. 1 Aug 1937. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  6. "Briefs". Casper Star-Tribune. 18 Dec 1927. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
  7. "Obituary". The South Bend Tribune. 16 Apr 1941. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
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