Description: (One of the Most Renowned Female Screenwriters of the 20th Century)
Frances Marion was a highly accomplished American screenwriter, director, journalist, and author, widely recognized as one of the leading female screenwriters of the 20th century. Over the course of her career, she penned more than 325 scripts and earned the distinction of being the first writer to receive two Academy Awards. Marion began her cinematic career working with filmmaker Lois Weber and later wrote scenarios for silent films starring Mary Pickford before successfully transitioning to the era of sound films. Her creative legacy continues to have a lasting impact on the film industry.