Occupation Film director Years active 1932-1951 | Name Edwin Marin Role Film director | |
Died May 2, 1951, Los Angeles, California, United States Spouse Ann Morriss (m. 1940–1951) Movies Tall in the Saddle, Colt 45, Abilene Town, Fort Worth, A Christmas Carol Similar People Randolph Scott, Reginald Owen, George Raft, Gene Lockhart, Ella Raines |
EDWIN L. MARIN TRIBUTE
Edwin L. Marin (February 21, 1899 – May 2, 1951) was an American film director who directed 58 films between 1932 and 1951, working with Randolph Scott, Anna May Wong, John Wayne, Peter Lorre, George Raft, Bela Lugosi, Judy Garland, Eddie Cantor, and Hoagy Carmichael, among many others.
Marin was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and died in Los Angeles, California. He was married to actress Ann Morriss. They had three children: Denis Anthony, Reese Andrew and Randi Alexandra.
He studied at the University of Pennsylvania and broke into the industry as an assistant director at MGM. He was under contract to MGM for 15 years and RKO for five. When he died he was under contract to Warner Bros.
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