Acting
Mary Ann Jackson
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
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
Film · 2021
The Our Gang Story
Film · 1994
Classic Comedy Teams
Film · 1986
Her First Beau
Film · 1941
Stage Mother
Film · 1933
Laughing Sinners
Film · 1931
Little Daddy
Film · 1931
Fly My Kite
Film · 1931
The Stolen Jools
Film · 1931
Helping Grandma
Film · 1931
Love Business
Film · 1931
Bargain Day
Film · 1931
The Christmas Party
Film · 1931
The Ghosts
Film · 1930
Pups Is Pups
Film · 1930
Shivering Shakespeare
Film · 1930
The First Seven Years
Film · 1930
Bear Shooters
Film · 1930
A Tough Winter
Film · 1930
School's Out
Film · 1930
Teacher's Pet
Film · 1930
When the Wind Blows
Film · 1930
Los cazadores de osos
Film · 1930
Temps d'Hiver
Film · 1930
The Holy Terror
Film · 1929
Fast Freight
Film · 1929
Boxing Gloves
Film · 1929
Lazy Days
Film · 1929
Railroadin'
Film · 1929
Small Talk
Film · 1929
Little Mother
Film · 1929
Election Day
Film · 1929
Cat, Dog & Co.
Film · 1929
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Film · 1929
Bouncing Babies
Film · 1929
The Rodeo
Film · 1929
Saturday's Lesson
Film · 1929
Noisy Noises
Film · 1929
The New Aunt
Film · 1929
Wiggle Your Ears
Film · 1929
The Little Rascals
Series · 1929
Smith's Restaurant
Film · 1928
Crazy House
Film · 1928
Growing Pains
Film · 1928
The Ol' Gray Hoss
Film · 1928
The Spanking Age
Film · 1928
Smith's Army Life
Film · 1928
The Burglar
Film · 1928
School Begins
Film · 1928
The Bargain Hunt
Film · 1928
Smith's Pony
Film · 1927
The Red Mill
Film · 1927
Smith's Candy Shop
Film · 1927
Smith's Cook
Film · 1927
Smith's Customer
Film · 1927
Smith's Fishing Trip
Film · 1927
Smith's New Home
Film · 1927
Smith's Modiste Shop
Film · 1927
Spanking Breezes
Film · 1926
Smith's Uncle
Film · 1926
Smith's Picnic
Film · 1926
Smith's Baby
Film · 1926
Smith's Landlord
Film · 1926
Remember When?
Film · 1925