Frances Marion

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Also Known As	Frances Marion Owens
Born	November 18, 1888 • San Francisco • California
Died	May 12, 1973 (aged 84) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors	Academy Award (1933) • Academy Award (1931)
Notable Works	“Anna Christie” • “Camille” • “Dinner at Eight” • “Min and Bill” • “The Champ” • “The Son of the Sheik”

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