Mary Ann Jackson
Acting • Born 1923-01-14 – Died 2003-12-17
Biography
American former child actress who appeared in Our Gang short subjects series between 1928 and 1931. Her career began under the shadow of her actor relatives, mother Charlotte Jackson, and older sister, "Peaches" Jackson". Jackson made her film debut in a 1925 Ruth Taylor short, "Dangerous Curves". Her first big break came with the role of Baby Smith in the comedy short series "The Smiths", which starred Billy Gilbert. Se made her feature debut in 1927's "Smith's Pony". Jackson joined the Hour Gang (Little Rascals) cast in 1928, at the tail end of the silent era. Often used as the second female lead or the spunky older sister of "Wheezer" (Bobby Hutchins), Mary Ann's snappy delivery came in handy during the series's somewhat rocky transition to sound. With her bob hairstyle and freckles, tomboyish Mary Ann was a vast departure from the winsome miniature heroines who would populate the series before and after her tenure. Mary Ann Jackson died of heart attack at her home, at the age of 80. She was cremated and ashes scattered off the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
Filmography
63 credits
The Ghosts
Movie • 1930
Maria
The Holy Terror
Movie • 1929
Mary Ann
Remember When?
Movie • 1925
Rosemary
The Our Gang Story
Movie • 1994
Mary Ann (archive footage)
Smith's Restaurant
Movie • 1928
Bubbles Smith
Crazy House
Movie • 1928
Mary Ann
Growing Pains
Movie • 1928
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Fast Freight
Movie • 1929
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Boxing Gloves
Movie • 1929
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Lazy Days
Movie • 1929
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Small Talk
Movie • 1929
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Railroadin'
Movie • 1929
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Pups Is Pups
Movie • 1930
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The Spanking Age
Movie • 1928
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The Ol' Gray Hoss
Movie • 1928
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Election Day
Movie • 1929
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Little Mother
Movie • 1929
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Cat, Dog & Co.
Movie • 1929
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Moan & Groan, Inc.
Movie • 1929
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Shivering Shakespeare
Movie • 1930
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The First Seven Years
Movie • 1930
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Bear Shooters
Movie • 1930
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Bouncing Babies
Movie • 1929
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Smith's Army Life
Movie • 1928
Bubbles Smith
Laughing Sinners
Movie • 1931
Betty
Spanking Breezes
Movie • 1926
Myrtle - Danny's Little Sister
Smith's Pony
Movie • 1927
Bubbles Smith
Smith's Uncle
Movie • 1926
Bubbles Smith
The Rodeo
Movie • 1929
Bubbles Smith
Little Daddy
Movie • 1931
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Saturday's Lesson
Movie • 1929
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A Tough Winter
Movie • 1930
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Fly My Kite
Movie • 1931
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School's Out
Movie • 1930
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The Red Mill
Movie • 1927
Little Girl
The Stolen Jools
Movie • 1931
Mary Ann Jackson
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
Movie • 2021
Noisy Noises
Movie • 1929
Mary Ann
The Burglar
Movie • 1928
Bubbles Smith
School Begins
Movie • 1928
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The New Aunt
Movie • 1929
Bubbles Smith
Teacher's Pet
Movie • 1930
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Helping Grandma
Movie • 1931
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Love Business
Movie • 1931
Mary Ann Cooper
Smith's Picnic
Movie • 1926
Bubbles Smith
The Bargain Hunt
Movie • 1928
Bubbles Smith
Smith's Candy Shop
Movie • 1927
Bubbles Smith
Smith's Baby
Movie • 1926
Bubbles Smith
Smith's Landlord
Movie • 1926
Bubbles Smith
Smith's New Home
Movie • 1927
Bubbles Smith
Smith's Fishing Trip
Movie • 1927
Bubbles Smith
Smith's Customer
Movie • 1927
Bubbles Smith
Smith's Cook
Movie • 1927
Bubbles Smith
Her First Beau
Movie • 1941
Student
When the Wind Blows
Movie • 1930
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Bargain Day
Movie • 1931
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Stage Mother
Movie • 1933
Auditioning Child Dancer (uncredited)
Wiggle Your Ears
Movie • 1929
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The Christmas Party
Movie • 1931
Party Guest
Los cazadores de osos
Movie • 1930
Maria
Temps d'Hiver
Movie • 1930
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Smith's Modiste Shop
Movie • 1927
Mabel Smith
Classic Comedy Teams
Movie • 1986
Our Gang (archive footage)