Marian Marsh

Biography

Marian Marsh was a Trinidad-born American film actress who appeared in notable roles such as Sonya in "Crime and Punishment" (1935) and Thea Hassel in "The Black Room" (1935). Born Violet Ethelred Krauth on October 17, 1913, she relocated to Hollywood with her family during World War I. After studying at Le Conte Junior High School and Hollywood High School, Marsh began her acting career under the guidance of Nance O'Neil.