Mary Ann Jackson
Known for: Acting
American former child actress who appeared in Our Gang short subjects series between 1928 and 1931. Her career began under the shadow of her actor relatives, mother Charlotte Jackson, and older sister, "Peaches" Jackson". Jackson made her film debut in a 1925 Ruth Taylor short, "Dangerous Curves". Her first big break came with the role of Baby Smith in the comedy short series "The Smiths", which starred Billy Gilbert. Se made her feature debut in 1927's "Smith's Pony". Jackson joined the Hour Gang (Little Rascals) cast in 1928, at the tail end of the silent era. Often used as the second female lead or the spunky older sister of "Wheezer" (Bobby Hutchins), Mary Ann's snappy delivery came in handy during the series's somewhat rocky transition to sound. With her bob hairstyle and freckles, tomboyish Mary Ann was a vast departure from the winsome miniature heroines who would populate the series before and after her tenure. Mary Ann Jackson died of heart attack at her home, at the age of 80. She was cremated and ashes scattered off the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
Filmography
Film
The Stolen Jools
Mary Ann Jackson
1931
Film
Remember When?
Rosemary
1925
Film
Stage Mother
Auditioning Child Dancer (uncredited)
1933
Film
Her First Beau
Student
1941
Film
The Christmas Party
Party Guest
1931
Film
Teacher's Pet
Mary Ann
1930
Smith's Pony
Bubbles Smith
1927
Film
Classic Comedy Teams
Our Gang (archive footage)
1986
Film
The Our Gang Story
Mary Ann (archive footage)
1994
Film
Laughing Sinners
Betty
1931
Film
Little Daddy
Mary Ann
1931
Film
School's Out
Mary Ann
1930
Film
Smith's Army Life
Bubbles Smith
1928
Film
The Red Mill
Little Girl
1927
Film
Railroadin'
Mary Ann
1929
Film
The Rodeo
Bubbles Smith
1929
Film
Bear Shooters
Mary Ann
1930
Film
Pups Is Pups
Mary Ann
1930
Film
Boxing Gloves
Mary Ann
1929
Film
Helping Grandma
Mary Ann
1931
Film
Bouncing Babies
Mary Ann
1929
Film
Shivering Shakespeare
Mary Ann
1930
Film
The Ol' Gray Hoss
Mary Ann
1928
Film
Love Business
Mary Ann Cooper
1931
Film
Smith's Uncle
Bubbles Smith
1926
Film
Smith's Customer
Bubbles Smith
1927
Film
Smith's Baby
Bubbles Smith
1926
Film
A Tough Winter
Mary Ann
1930
Film
The First Seven Years
Mary Ann
1930
Film
School Begins
Mary Ann
1928
Film
Small Talk
Mary Ann
1929
Smith's Cook
Bubbles Smith
1927
Smith's Picnic
Bubbles Smith
1926
Film
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
2021
Film
Smith's Modiste Shop
Mabel Smith
1927
Film
The Holy Terror
Mary Ann
1929
Film
Noisy Noises
Mary Ann
1929
Smith's Candy Shop
Bubbles Smith
1927
Smith's Landlord
Bubbles Smith
1926
Film
Smith's Restaurant
Bubbles Smith
1928
Film
Election Day
Mary Ann
1929
Film
Spanking Breezes
Myrtle - Danny's Little Sister
1926
Film
Lazy Days
Mary Ann
1929
Film
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Mary Ann
1929
Smith's Fishing Trip
Bubbles Smith
1927
Film
Fly My Kite
Mary Ann
1931
Smith's New Home
Bubbles Smith
1927
Film
Little Mother
Mary Ann
1929
Film
The Burglar
Bubbles Smith
1928
The Bargain Hunt
Bubbles Smith
1928
Film
When the Wind Blows
Mary Ann
1930
Film
Cat, Dog & Co.
Mary Ann
1929
Film
Bargain Day
Mary Ann
1931
The Ghosts
Maria
1930
Film
Fast Freight
Mary Ann
1929
Film
Growing Pains
Mary Ann
1928
Film
Crazy House
Mary Ann
1928
Los cazadores de osos
Maria
1930
Film
Wiggle Your Ears
Mary Ann
1929
Film
The Spanking Age
Mary Ann
1928
Temps d'Hiver
Mary Ann
1930
Film
Saturday's Lesson
Mary Ann
1929
The New Aunt
Bubbles Smith
1929