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.
Personal Details
Movies (50)
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
2021
The Our Gang Story
as Mary Ann (archive footage)
1994
Classic Comedy Teams
as Our Gang (archive footage)
1986
Her First Beau
as Student
1941
Stage Mother
as Auditioning Child Dancer (uncredited)
1933
The Christmas Party
as Party Guest
1931
Laughing Sinners
as Betty
1931
Fly My Kite
as Mary Ann
1931
Bargain Day
as Mary Ann
1931
The Stolen Jools
as Mary Ann Jackson
1931
Little Daddy
as Mary Ann
1931
Love Business
as Mary Ann Cooper
1931
Helping Grandma
as Mary Ann
1931
Temps d'Hiver
as Mary Ann
1930
School's Out
as Mary Ann
1930
Los cazadores de osos
as Maria
1930
Teacher's Pet
as Mary Ann
1930
Pups Is Pups
as Mary Ann
1930
A Tough Winter
as Mary Ann
1930
Bear Shooters
as Mary Ann
1930
The Ghosts
as Maria
1930
When the Wind Blows
as Mary Ann
1930
The First Seven Years
as Mary Ann
1930
Shivering Shakespeare
as Mary Ann
1930
Moan & Groan, Inc.
as Mary Ann
1929
Saturday's Lesson
as Mary Ann
1929
Bouncing Babies
as Mary Ann
1929
Cat, Dog & Co.
as Mary Ann
1929
Boxing Gloves
as Mary Ann
1929
Lazy Days
as Mary Ann
1929
Railroadin'
as Mary Ann
1929
Little Mother
as Mary Ann
1929
Small Talk
as Mary Ann
1929
The New Aunt
as Bubbles Smith
1929
Wiggle Your Ears
as Mary Ann
1929
The Rodeo
as Bubbles Smith
1929
The Holy Terror
as Mary Ann
1929
Noisy Noises
as Mary Ann
1929
Election Day
as Mary Ann
1929
Fast Freight
as Mary Ann
1929
The Spanking Age
as Mary Ann
1928
The Ol' Gray Hoss
as Mary Ann
1928
The Bargain Hunt
as Bubbles Smith
1928
Growing Pains
as Mary Ann
1928
School Begins
as Mary Ann
1928
The Burglar
as Bubbles Smith
1928
Smith's Restaurant
as Bubbles Smith
1928
Crazy House
as Mary Ann
1928
Smith's Army Life
as Bubbles Smith
1928
Smith's Modiste Shop
as Mabel Smith
1927