Mia Marvin

Mia Marvin (November 1, 1904 – September 27, 1992) was an American actress best known for her role in The Public Enemy[1] as the woman who houses and seduces James Cagney.[2] In her entire film career spanning five years she appeared in only three films but never in a credited role.[3]

Marvin was the daughter of William Thatcher Marvin[4] and granddaughter of Col. E. J. C. Kewen, California's first attorney general.[5] When she was nine years old, an article in the Los Angeles Sunday Times recognized her for having written two songs and taught herself to play the violin.[6]

Before she became an actress, Marvin was a danseuse.[7] Her work on stage included acting in No, No, Nanette (1925),[4] Ladies All (1931),[8] and Elmer the Great (1931) in San Francisco[1] and So This Is London (1927) in Los Angeles.[7]

Marvin was married to Maurice G. Luxford.[1]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1931The Public EnemyJaneUncredited
1932You Said a MouthfulArmstrong's SecretaryUncredited
1935The Call of the WildStage HeroineUncredited, (final film role)

References
  1. Thompson, Lloyd S. (April 5, 1931). "Film Lot Makes Home Life Safe For Mia Marvin". The San Francisco Examiner. California, San Francisco. p. 42. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Mia Marvin on IMDb
  3. The Public Enemy DVD Commentary track
  4. "Member of 'Nanette' Company Entertained". The San Francisco Examiner. California, San Francisco. July 9, 1925. p. 12. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Old Mill Treasure Revived". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. November 11, 1929. p. 26. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Small Girl Artist". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. July 19, 1914. p. 18. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Dancers Her Way Into Drama". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. April 8, 1927. p. 31. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Mia Marvin Poor Hand at Smoking". The San Francisco Examiner. California, San Francisco. September 10, 1931. p. 14. Retrieved 7 January 2019 – via Newspapers.com.


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