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Affectionately known as “Queen Marie of Hollywood”, Marie Dressler was more than just a movie star. She was “a Grand Old Lady” who defied film and social conventions to become an industry pioneer.
Marie Dressler (Cobourg, Ontário, 9 de novembro de 1868 – Santa Bárbara, Califórnia, 28 de julho de 1934) foi uma atriz do Canadá premiada com o Oscar de melhor atriz pelo papel que desempenhou em Min and Bill.
Aug 28, 1997 · Marie Dressler was overweight and older than 60 when she made the most spectacular comeback of her roller-coaster career, outshining Greta Garbo in the 1930 film Anna Christie.
Progress on New Museum for Dressler House Created: 15 January 2020 . Marie Dressler Foundation is planning an expansion of the museum at Dressler House to include sections for the other two Canadian female Oscar winners: Mary Pickford and Norma Shearer and at the Council Meeting on 13 January 2020, the team working on this gave a progress report.
Also Known As: Leila Marie Koerber: Born: November 9, 1868 • Ontario Died: July 28, 1934 (aged 65) • Santa Barbara • California Awards And Honors: Academy Award (1932) • Academy Award (1932): Actress in a Leading Role
Dressler, Marie (1869–1934) American comedian and film star who won an Academy Award for her performance in Min and Bill. Born Leila Marie Koerber on November 9, 1869, in Coburg, Canada; died on July 28, 1934, in Santa Barbara, California; daughter of an itinerant music teacher; joined the Nevada Stock Company at the age of 14; two marriages; no children.
Apr 18, 2015 · Wallace Beery (1885-1949) and Marie Dressler (1868-1934) were two of MGM's top stars in the early days of the studio. They appeared together in "Min and Bill" (1930, earning her an Academy Award as Best Actress), followed by "Tugboat Annie" and "Dinner at Eight" (both 1933).
