Mary Ann Jackson

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Stolen Jools (1931) — Mary Ann Jackson
2. Pups Is Pups (1930) — Mary Ann
3. The Red Mill (1927) — Little Girl
4. Laughing Sinners (1931) — Betty
5. School's Out (1930) — Mary Ann
6. The First Seven Years (1930) — Mary Ann
7. Teacher's Pet (1930) — Mary Ann
8. Boxing Gloves (1929) — Mary Ann
9. Bear Shooters (1930) — Mary Ann
10. Little Daddy (1931) — Mary Ann
11. Fly My Kite (1931) — Mary Ann
12. Helping Grandma (1931) — Mary Ann
13. When the Wind Blows (1930) — Mary Ann
14. Lazy Days (1929) — Mary Ann
15. Railroadin' (1929) — Mary Ann
16. Small Talk (1929) — Mary Ann
17. The Christmas Party (1931) — Party Guest
18. Shivering Shakespeare (1930) — Mary Ann
19. A Tough Winter (1930) — Mary Ann
20. Love Business (1931) — Mary Ann Cooper
21. Moan & Groan, Inc. (1929) — Mary Ann
22. Bouncing Babies (1929) — Mary Ann
23. Bargain Day (1931) — Mary Ann
24. The Spanking Age (1928) — Mary Ann
25. Saturday's Lesson (1929) — Mary Ann
26. Crazy House (1928) — Mary Ann
27. The Ol' Gray Hoss (1928) — Mary Ann
28. Little Mother (1929) — Mary Ann
29. Election Day (1929) — Mary Ann
30. Cat, Dog & Co. (1929) — Mary Ann
31. Noisy Noises (1929) — Mary Ann
32. Stage Mother (1933) — Auditioning Child Dancer (uncredited)
33. Wiggle Your Ears (1929) — Mary Ann
34. Remember When? (1925) — Rosemary
35. Fast Freight (1929) — Mary Ann
36. The Burglar (1928) — Bubbles Smith
37. Smith's Baby (1926) — Bubbles Smith
38. Her First Beau (1941) — Student
39. The Holy Terror (1929) — Mary Ann
40. Smith's Restaurant (1928) — Bubbles Smith