Marin Sais

Marin Sais

Deceased · Born: Aug 2, 1890 · Died: Dec 31, 1971

Personal Details

BornAug 2, 1890 San Rafael, California, USA

Biography

Marin Sais, a talented individual with a rich family history, was descended from one of the earliest Spanish families to settle in California, with Marin County being named after an ancestor. Notably, she was blessed with a fine singing voice, which initially led her to pursue an operatic career in New York after graduating from school.

However, her plans took an unexpected turn, and she soon found herself appearing in two-reel comedies for Vitagraph, marking the beginning of her journey in the film industry. Her career progressed steadily, and she soon transitioned to working in full-length films and serials.

As her fame grew, Marin Sais ventured to Hollywood, where she became a staple in westerns, often sharing the screen with renowned actor Hoot Gibson. She also established herself as a fixture in action serials, captivating audiences with her performances.

In 1920, Marin Sais tied the knot with cowboy actor Jack Hoxie, and the couple appeared in several films together before divorcing five years later. With the advent of sound in the film industry, Marin Sais began to focus on character roles rather than her usual leading or featured roles, often working on low-budget independent films.

Throughout her career, Marin Sais seemed to have a penchant for westerns, with few exceptions, and her films continued to be dominated by this genre until her retirement in 1953.

Career

1953
1949
Ride, Ryder, Ride!
Ride, Ryder, Ride! as The Duchess (Red's Aunt)
1947
Big Town After Dark
Big Town After Dark as Mrs. O'Hara--Game Operator (uncredited)
Yankee Fakir
Yankee Fakir as Mrs. Randall
1946
Terrors on Horseback
Terrors on Horseback as Mrs. Jed Bartlett
Lightning Raiders
Lightning Raiders as Mrs. Loren
Wild West
Wild West as Townswoman
1945
Border Badmen
Border Badmen as Mrs. Bentley
1944
1943
Harvest Melody
Harvest Melody as Ma Nelson
1942
A Tragedy at Midnight
A Tragedy at Midnight as Second Mrs. Charles Miller (uncredited)
1941
Saddlemates
Saddlemates as Mrs. Langley
Two Gun Sheriff
Two Gun Sheriff as Mother McKinnon
The Iron Claw
The Iron Claw as Hannah - Silk's Housekeeper
Forbidden Trails
Forbidden Trails as Sandy's Bride Sue
1940
Deadwood Dick
Deadwood Dick as Calamity Jane
Wild Horse Range
Wild Horse Range as Harriet Morgan
The Shadow
The Shadow as Nurse Plunkett
Convicted Woman
Convicted Woman as Matron (uncredited)
The Durango Kid
The Durango Kid as Mrs. Evans (uncredited)
1939
Oklahoma Terror
Oklahoma Terror as Mathilda - Fleeing Rancher's Wife
1938
Reefer Madness
Reefer Madness as Mrs. Harper (uncredited)
1937
Trailing Trouble
Trailing Trouble as Mrs. Burns
1934
The Man from Hell
The Man from Hell as Townswoman
1933
The Fighting Cowboy
The Fighting Cowboy as 'Squaw' Mary
1923
The Forbidden Trail
The Forbidden Trail as Woman washing (uncredited)