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{{short description|American playwright, actress, and screenwriter}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Anne Morrison Chapin
| name = Anne Morrison Chapin
| birth_name = Mary Anne Morrison
| birth_name = Mary Anne Morrison
| birth_date = January 5, 1892
| birth_date = January 5, 1892
| birth_place = Shoals, Indiana, USA
| birth_place = Shoals, Indiana, US
| death_date = April 7, 1967
| death_date = April 7, 1967 (aged 75)
| death_place = Hollywood, California, USA
| death_place = Hollywood, California, US
| occupation = Screenwriter, playwright, actress
| occupation = Screenwriter, playwright, actress
| spouse = Newton Chapin
| spouse = Newton Chapin
}}
}}


'''Anne Morrison Chapin''' (born '''Mary Anne Morrison''' and sometimes credited as '''Anne Morrison''') was an American playwright, actress, and screenwriter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/89654010/?terms=%22anne+morrison+chapin%22|title=1 Jun 1929, Page 13 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref>
'''Anne Morrison Chapin''' (born '''Mary Anne Morrison''' and sometimes credited as '''Anne Morrison''') was an American playwright, actress, and screenwriter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/89654010/?terms=%22anne+morrison+chapin%22|title=1 Jun 1929, Page 13 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|accessdate=2019-01-09|title=Anne Morrison Chapin Dies; Actress and Playwright|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1967/04/09/archives/anne-morrison-chapin-dies-actress-and-playwright.html|newspaper=The New York Times|date=9 April 1967|issn=0362-4331|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==


=== Beginnings ===
=== Beginnings ===
Anne was born in [[Shoals, Indiana]]. "My family were New Englanders of English stock, with just a drop of Southern blood, but I am truly Western," she told reporters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/430597198/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=15 Oct 1922, 60 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref> She'd also spend time in Indianapolis, where she underwent training to go into business before she was called to the stage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/430597198/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=15 Oct 1922, 60 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref>
Morrison Chapin was born in [[Shoals, Indiana]]. "My family were New Englanders of English stock, with just a drop of Southern blood, but I am truly Western," she told reporters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/430597198/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=15 Oct 1922, 60 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref> She'd also spend time in [[Indianapolis]], where she underwent training to go into business before she was called to the stage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/430597198/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=15 Oct 1922, 60 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref>


=== On the stage ===
=== On the stage ===
After studying at the [[American Academy of Dramatic Arts]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/170015412/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=2 Feb 1919, Page 38 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref> she began working as an actress in Pittsburgh and New York, appearing in a number of Broadway productions in addition to writing her own plays.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/170015412/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=2 Feb 1919, Page 38 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> In 1920, she opened her play ''The Wild Westcotts''; she also appeared in the play in a lead role, and traveled around the country nonstop through 1923.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/95371873/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=27 Nov 1923, Page 28 - The Wilkes-Barre Record at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> She continued writing and acting in plays on the East Coast through the 1920s.
After studying at the [[American Academy of Dramatic Arts]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/170015412/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=2 Feb 1919, Page 38 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref> she began working as an actress in [[Pittsburgh]] and [[New York City]], appearing in a number of [[Broadway theatre]] productions in addition to writing her own plays.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/170015412/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=2 Feb 1919, Page 38 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> In 1920, she opened her play ''The Wild Westcotts''; she also appeared in the play in a lead role, and traveled around the country nonstop through 1923.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/95371873/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=27 Nov 1923, Page 28 - The Wilkes-Barre Record at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> She continued writing and acting in plays on the East Coast through the 1920s.


=== Hollywood calls ===
=== Hollywood calls ===
Hollywood took an interest in Morrison Chapin's writing talents, and by 1934, she had given up acting to pursue a screenwriting career. She'd write scripts in Hollywood for the next 14 years, ending her career at MGM.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/382303829/?terms=%22anne+morrison+chapin%22|title=10 Apr 1967, 29 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref>
[[Hollywood (film industry)|Hollywood]] took an interest in Morrison Chapin's writing talents, and by 1934, she had given up acting to pursue a screenwriting career. She'd write scripts in Hollywood for the next 14 years, ending her career at [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] (MGM).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/382303829/?terms=%22anne+morrison+chapin%22|title=10 Apr 1967, 29 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref>


=== Personal life ===
=== Personal life ===
In 1928, she married Newton Chapin;<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/89484045/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=13 Jul 1928, Page 1 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> it was her second marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/369567711/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+%22newton+chapin%22|title=11 Jul 1928, 36 - The Evening Sun at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> She died in 1967 in her West Hollywood home after a long illness, and was survived by a son, James.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/image/382303829/?terms=%22anne+morrison+chapin%22|title=10 Apr 1967, 29 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref>
In 1928, she married Newton Chapin;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/89484045/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+actress|title=13 Jul 1928, Page 1 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> it was her second marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/369567711/?terms=%22anne+morrison%22+%22newton+chapin%22|title=11 Jul 1928, 36 - The Evening Sun at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> She died in 1967 in her [[West Hollywood, California|West Hollywood]] home after a long illness, and was survived by a son, James.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/382303829/?terms=%22anne+morrison+chapin%22|title=10 Apr 1967, 29 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com|website=Newspapers.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref>


== Selected filmography ==
== Selected filmography ==


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* ''[[Big City (1948 film)|Big City]]'' (1948)
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* ''[[High Barbaree (film)|High Barbaree]]'' (1947)
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* ''[[The Secret Heart]]'' (1946)
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* ''[[The Sailor Takes a Wife]]'' (1945)
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* ''[[Sunset in Wyoming]]'' (1941)
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* ''[[Dancing on a Dime]]'' (1940)
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* ''[[Listen, Darling]]'' (1938)
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* ''[[Romance in the Dark]]'' (1938)
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* ''[[The Soldier and the Lady]]'' (1937)
* ''[[Dangerous Corner (1934 film)|Dangerous Corner]]'' (1934)
* ''[[Dangerous Corner (1934 film)|Dangerous Corner]]'' (1934)
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* ''[[The Soldier and the Lady]]'' (1937)
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* ''[[Romance in the Dark]]'' (1938)
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* ''[[Listen, Darling]]'' (1938)
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* ''[[Dancing on a Dime]]'' (1940)
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* ''[[Sunset in Wyoming]]'' (1941)
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* ''[[The Sailor Takes a Wife]]'' (1945)
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* ''[[The Secret Heart]]'' (1946)
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* ''[[High Barbaree (film)|High Barbaree]]'' (1947)
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* ''[[Big City (1948 film)|Big City]]'' (1948)


== Selected theatrical works ==
== Selected theatrical works ==


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* ''No Questions Asked'' (1934)
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* ''Broken Doll'' (1932)
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* ''Love and Learn'' (1931)
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* ''Jonesy'' (1929)
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* ''Wilbur'' (1928)
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* ''Pigs'' (1924)
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* ''The Wild Westcotts'' (1920)
* ''How Much Do You Love Me?'' (1920)
* ''How Much Do You Love Me?'' (1920)
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* ''The Wild Westcotts'' (1920)
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* ''Pigs'' (1924)
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* ''Wilbur'' (1928)
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* ''Jonesy'' (1929)
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* ''Love and Learn'' (1931)
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* ''Broken Doll'' (1932)
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* ''No Questions Asked'' (1934)


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 00:51, 25 April 2023

Anne Morrison Chapin
Born
Mary Anne Morrison

January 5, 1892
Shoals, Indiana, US
DiedApril 7, 1967 (aged 75)
Hollywood, California, US
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, playwright, actress
SpouseNewton Chapin

Anne Morrison Chapin (born Mary Anne Morrison and sometimes credited as Anne Morrison) was an American playwright, actress, and screenwriter.[1][2]

Biography

[edit]

Beginnings

[edit]

Morrison Chapin was born in Shoals, Indiana. "My family were New Englanders of English stock, with just a drop of Southern blood, but I am truly Western," she told reporters.[3] She'd also spend time in Indianapolis, where she underwent training to go into business before she was called to the stage.[4]

On the stage

[edit]

After studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts,[5] she began working as an actress in Pittsburgh and New York City, appearing in a number of Broadway theatre productions in addition to writing her own plays.[6] In 1920, she opened her play The Wild Westcotts; she also appeared in the play in a lead role, and traveled around the country nonstop through 1923.[7] She continued writing and acting in plays on the East Coast through the 1920s.

Hollywood calls

[edit]

Hollywood took an interest in Morrison Chapin's writing talents, and by 1934, she had given up acting to pursue a screenwriting career. She'd write scripts in Hollywood for the next 14 years, ending her career at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).[8]

Personal life

[edit]

In 1928, she married Newton Chapin;[9] it was her second marriage.[10] She died in 1967 in her West Hollywood home after a long illness, and was survived by a son, James.[11]

Selected filmography

[edit]

Selected theatrical works

[edit]
  • How Much Do You Love Me? (1920)
  • The Wild Westcotts (1920)
  • Pigs (1924)
  • Wilbur (1928)
  • Jonesy (1929)
  • Love and Learn (1931)
  • Broken Doll (1932)
  • No Questions Asked (1934)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "1 Jun 1929, Page 13 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  2. ^ "Anne Morrison Chapin Dies; Actress and Playwright". The New York Times. 9 April 1967. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-01-09 – via NYTimes.com.
  3. ^ "15 Oct 1922, 60 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  4. ^ "15 Oct 1922, 60 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  5. ^ "2 Feb 1919, Page 38 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  6. ^ "2 Feb 1919, Page 38 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  7. ^ "27 Nov 1923, Page 28 - The Wilkes-Barre Record at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  8. ^ "10 Apr 1967, 29 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
  9. ^ "13 Jul 1928, Page 1 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  10. ^ "11 Jul 1928, 36 - The Evening Sun at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  11. ^ "10 Apr 1967, 29 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
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