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. 

Known For

The Stolen Jools

Laughing Sinners

Classic Comedy Teams

Stage Mother

The Ol' Gray Hoss

Her First Beau

Smith's Restaurant

The Red Mill

All Movies (63)

• The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 12021
• The Our Gang Story1994 · as Mary Ann (archive footage)
• Classic Comedy Teams1986 · as Our Gang (archive footage)
• Her First Beau1941 · as Student
• Stage Mother1933 · as Auditioning Child Dancer (uncredited)
• The Christmas Party1931 · as Party Guest
• Laughing Sinners1931 · as Betty
• Fly My Kite1931 · as Mary Ann
• Bargain Day1931 · as Mary Ann
• The Stolen Jools1931 · as Mary Ann Jackson
• Little Daddy1931 · as Mary Ann
• Love Business1931 · as Mary Ann Cooper
• Helping Grandma1931 · as Mary Ann
• Temps d'Hiver1930 · as Mary Ann
• School's Out1930 · as Mary Ann
• Los cazadores de osos1930 · as Maria
• Teacher's Pet1930 · as Mary Ann
• Pups Is Pups1930 · as Mary Ann
• A Tough Winter1930 · as Mary Ann
• Bear Shooters1930 · as Mary Ann
• The Ghosts1930 · as Maria
• When the Wind Blows1930 · as Mary Ann
• The First Seven Years1930 · as Mary Ann
• Shivering Shakespeare1930 · as Mary Ann
• Moan & Groan, Inc.1929 · as Mary Ann
• Saturday's Lesson1929 · as Mary Ann
• Bouncing Babies1929 · as Mary Ann
• Cat, Dog & Co.1929 · as Mary Ann
• Boxing Gloves1929 · as Mary Ann
• Lazy Days1929 · as Mary Ann
• Railroadin'1929 · as Mary Ann
• Little Mother1929 · as Mary Ann
• Small Talk1929 · as Mary Ann
• The New Aunt1929 · as Bubbles Smith
• Wiggle Your Ears1929 · as Mary Ann
• The Rodeo1929 · as Bubbles Smith
• The Holy Terror1929 · as Mary Ann
• Noisy Noises1929 · as Mary Ann
• Election Day1929 · as Mary Ann
• Fast Freight1929 · as Mary Ann
• The Spanking Age1928 · as Mary Ann
• The Ol' Gray Hoss1928 · as Mary Ann
• The Bargain Hunt1928 · as Bubbles Smith
• Growing Pains1928 · as Mary Ann
• School Begins1928 · as Mary Ann
• The Burglar1928 · as Bubbles Smith
• Smith's Restaurant1928 · as Bubbles Smith
• Crazy House1928 · as Mary Ann
• Smith's Army Life1928 · as Bubbles Smith
• Smith's Modiste Shop1927 · as Mabel Smith
• Smith's Cook1927 · as Bubbles Smith
• Smith's Pony1927 · as Bubbles Smith
• Smith's Candy Shop1927 · as Bubbles Smith
• Smith's Fishing Trip1927 · as Bubbles Smith
• Smith's New Home1927 · as Bubbles Smith
• Smith's Customer1927 · as Bubbles Smith
• The Red Mill1927 · as Little Girl
• Smith's Picnic1926 · as Bubbles Smith
• Smith's Uncle1926 · as Bubbles Smith
• Smith's Landlord1926 · as Bubbles Smith
• Smith's Baby1926 · as Bubbles Smith
• Spanking Breezes1926 · as Myrtle - Danny's Little Sister
• Remember When?1925 · as Rosemary