Marshall Neilan

About

Screenwriter and producer, most remembered for films like Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and the Little Princess, which was arguably his biggest hit. He was also honored with the Life Member Award from the Director's Guild in 1940.

Before Fame

He began his career acting before writing, appearing in tiny theatre roles during his childhood.

Trivia

The Directors Guild of America awarded him an Honorary Life Member Award in 1940.

Family Life

Married first wife Gertrude in 1913; divorced her and married second wife, Blanche Sweet, in 1922.

Associated With

Actor Randolph Scott appeared in his film, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.