Mae Marsh

A determined young actress rises to stardom in the silent film era through groundbreaking collaborations with visionary director D. W. Griffith, forever shaping the landscape of American cinema.

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1894

Died

1968

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In short · Acted for seven decades — 65 credits.

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Biography

Mae Marsh was an American film actress whose career spanned more than five decades. She gained prominence during the silent film era and became well known for her collaborations with director D. W. Griffith. Among her most notable roles were appearances in Griffith's landmark films *The Birth of a Nation* (1915) and *Intolerance* (1916). Her work in these films helped establish her as a significant figure in early American cinema.

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