Mary Ann Jackson

Born: 1923-01-14

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. 


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Stage Mother

as Auditioning Child Dancer
Released: 1933-09-29

Kitty Lorraine has one purpose in life: turning her daughter Shirley into a star. Kitty controls...

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Pups Is Pups

as Mary Ann
Released: 1930-08-30

The gang decides to enter their animals in a local pet show.

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Helping Grandma

as Mary Ann
Released: 1931-01-03

The kids' adopted grandma decides to sell her store, but can't decide whom to sell it to. The...

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The Stolen Jools

as Mary Ann Jackson
Released: 1931-04-04

Famous actress Norma Shearer's jewels are stolen… (Star-packed promotional short film intended...

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Boxing Gloves

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-09-09

The Rascals have a boxing arena that could pack them in if they could find fighters who would...

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Her First Beau

as Student
Released: 1941-05-08

15-year-old Penelope (Penny) Wood has two great interests - Chuck Harris and the hope that some...

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Laughing Sinners

as Betty
Released: 1931-05-30

Ivy Stevens is a cafe entertainer in love with a shifty salesman who deserts her. In attempting...

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Lazy Days

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-08-24

While the other kids and animals find things to do on the farm, Farina becomes single-minded in...

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Remember When?

as Rosemary
Released: 1925-04-14

Little orphan Harry is separated from his childhood sweetheart. Years later, he finds she's a...

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School's Out

as Mary Ann
Released: 1930-11-21

The schoolchildren lost their last teacher because she got married and quit her job. When the...

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Smith's Army Life

as Bubbles Smith
Released: 1928-02-06

19th release in 'The Smith Family' series of 2-reel comedies.

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Fly My Kite

as Mary Ann
Released: 1931-05-30

A greedy man tries to get rid of his mother by putting her in an old folks home until he...

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Shivering Shakespeare

as Mary Ann
Released: 1930-01-25

The gang is participating in a program sponsored by the Golden Age Dramatic League. They present...

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Bouncing Babies

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-10-11

With Wheezer's new baby brother getting all the attention, he tries to send the baby back.

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Teacher's Pet

as Mary Ann
Released: 1930-10-11

Jackie prepares a series of elaborate jokes for his new teacher.

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When the Wind Blows

as Mary Ann
Released: 1930-04-05

Jackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it....

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Spanking Breezes

as Myrtle - Danny's Little Sister
Released: 1926-03-14

"Spanking Breezes" is a short Mack Sennett comedy.

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Little Daddy

as Mary Ann
Released: 1931-03-28

Farina plans a going-away party for Stymie as authorities prepare to place him in an orphanage.

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Railroadin'

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-06-15

The gang is playing around the railroad station, and Joe and Chubby's father, an engineer,...

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Small Talk

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-05-18

The gang are all orphans, hoping to be adopted by nice families where "spinach is not on the...

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School Begins

as Mary Ann
Released: 1928-09-16

One of a handful of currently unavailable Hal Roach/MGM “Our Gang” silent films, School Begins...

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Election Day

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-01-12

This film revolves around Election Day, a day on which Jay R. and Joe are fighting to get votes....

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The Rodeo

as Bubbles Smith
Released: 1929-03-24

The film begins with a family at home having a meal. The biggest laugh involved some candles...

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The Our Gang Story

as Mary Ann (archive footage)
Released: 1994-01-01

Join all you favorites--Spanky, Buckwheat, Alfalfa, Darla, Butch, Froggy and more--in a...

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Crazy House

as Mary Ann
Released: 1928-06-02

Crazy House is a 1928 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was...

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Bear Shooters

as Mary Ann
Released: 1930-05-16

The gang decides to go camping with a little bear hunting on the side. A pair of poachers...

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Smith's Baby

as Bubbles Smith
Released: 1926-07-25

Baby Bubbles torments her babysitting grandmother (Sunshine Hart) while her parents enjoy a rare...

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Bargain Day

as Mary Ann
Released: 1931-05-01

Wheezer and Stymie, door-to-door salesmen, meet a lonely little rich girl.

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Smith's Restaurant

as Bubbles Smith
Released: 1928-08-19

The Smiths open a restaurant, but can’t pay their bills because all of their customers won’t pay...

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Love Business

as Mary Ann Cooper
Released: 1931-02-14

Miss Crabtree, the teacher Jackie has a crush on, rents a room at Jackie's house.

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The Red Mill

as Little Girl (uncredited)
Released: 1927-01-29

A servant girl plays matchmaker for the local burgomaster's daughter while setting her own...

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Noisy Noises

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-02-09

Joe Cobb is suffering through a toothache as well as having to babysit his little brother Rupert...

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Little Mother

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-06-01

Little Mother is a 1929 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan....

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The Holy Terror

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-03-09

Mary Ann is becoming a serious problem to the other gang members and Joe was given the job of...

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Smith's Customer

as Bubbles Smith
Released: 1927-02-06

Eighth release in 'The Smith Family' series of 2-reel comedies. Bubbles is up to mischief.

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Fast Freight

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-01-01

Fast Freight is a 1929 Our Gang short silent comedy film. It was the 85th Our Gang short that...

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A Tough Winter

as Mary Ann
Released: 1930-06-21

The gang creates a huge mess after they get into a taffy-pulling contest.

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Growing Pains

as Mary Ann
Released: 1928-09-22

Mary Ann has a liking toward Wheezer. Her mother tells her that if she gives him cod liver oil,...

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The Burglar

as Bubbles Smith
Released: 1928-09-12

A man, accidentally locked out of his house is mistaken for a burglar as he attempts to re-enter...

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Moan & Groan, Inc.

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-12-07

The gang goes digging for treasure in an old abandoned house against Kennedy the Cop's wishes.

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Wiggle Your Ears

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-04-05

This is a really strange, but thought provoking film. Here, beloved Mary literally lets Harry...

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Smith's Uncle

as Bubbles Smith
Released: 1926-11-14

Here it's Andy Clyde in a long beard as Raymond McKee's rich uncle Dan. He quickly becomes...

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Cat, Dog & Co.

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-09-14

Farina, Joe, and friends use dogs to power their "roadsters," but following a lesson from the...

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The Spanking Age

as Mary Ann
Released: 1928-12-15

Mary Ann Jackson and Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins are the children of a widowed inventor who are...

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The First Seven Years

as Mary Ann
Released: 1930-03-01

Jackie gets in a duel over the affections of Mary Ann.

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Saturday's Lesson

as Mary Ann
Released: 1929-11-09

A man dressed as the devil scares the gang into minding their mothers.

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The Little Rascals: The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 2

as uncredited
Released: 2021-08-03

The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 2 contains the next 11 Our Gang sound...

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The Ol' Gray Hoss

as Mary Ann
Released: 1928-10-19

This story revolves around an old man who feels alone in the world aside from the gang who keeps...

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