Mary Ann Jackson

This filmography was made in collaboration with Matthew Lydick.

full name: Mary Ann Jackson
born Jan. 14, 1923, in Los Angeles, CA
died Dec. 17, 2003, in Los Angeles, CA, of a heart attack

Mary Ann was the daughter of Charlotte Jackson, who occasionally worked as an extra at the Roach studio. Her sister Peaches, who was nine years her senior, had been in dozens of films as a kid, and her brother Bobby, who was about three years older than Mary Ann, also did film work, including appearing as a schoolkid in "School Begins." Perhaps most notable to an Our Gang fan, though, is her younger brother Dickie, who appeared in several of the Our Gang films from 1931 to 1933.

Also of note: Because Mary Ann spent the first chunk of her film career at the Mack Sennett studio, I've made liberal use of Brent E. Walker's excellent reference, Mack Sennett's Fun Factory, which I highly recommend.

1925

According to Walker, Mary Ann made her film debut at the Fox studio at the age of two. This is corroborated by an article for The Boston Globe from Oct. 5, 1927, which stated that the two-year-old Mary suffered a minor injury at Fox and subsequently refused to go anywhere near the studio.
Mary Ann's arrival at the Mack Sennett studio happened on a day when her older brother Bobby was working there, and their mother couldn't find a babysitter. As the story goes, that was when Eddie Cline discovered her and put her into the Smith Family series, which began filming around May of this year.
On July 2nd, the Los Angeles Daily Times reported the following about Mary Ann's contract with Mack Sennett: "Two-year-old Mary Ann Jackson could not, of course, sign her own contract; her parents had to do that for her, but in any case she is probably the youngest baby in pictures to boast a real contract. Mary Ann was discovered on the set one day when she came to the studio to watch her brother Bobby work. A scene called for a baby to walk through some custard pies on a table, and so Mary Ann got her chance. She is the sister of Peaches Jackson and Bobby Jackson, both well known screen children." Mary Ann's contract was reported to be for two years.

Dangerous Curves Behind (undetermined bit part): Nov. 1, 1925 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 187 - Sennett All-Star Comedy; Filmed probably around April 1925. Previewed May 7, 1925. ©June 23, 1925. Starring Ruth Taylor, Joe Young and Andy Clyde.

1926

On February 2nd of this year, the Portland Evening Express (ME) reported the following: "Mary Ann Jackson, the clever little freckle-faced player whose antics enliven the Mack Sennett comedies has just passed her third birthday. She is 34 1-2 inches high and weighs 27 pounds and she was three years old on January 14."
As the Smith Family series first went into release, Mary Ann was billed as Baby Mary Ann Jackson.
On June 12th, The Springfield Union (MA) published the following quote from Mack Sennett: "In making 'The Smith Family' series, our purpose was to get over the little domestic happenings in the lives of young married people. They're the kind of people we all like and wish we were. They haven't much money, but they have what money can't buy - real love and happiness. Mary Ann Jackson is only a little over three years old, but she takes direction like a veteran. She looks over all her own rushes and criticizes her performance, and she knows when she was good and when she wasn't."
On June 13th, The Buffalo Sunday Express (NY) reported the following: "Little Mary Ann Jackson, who plays the role of Bubbles, the adorable baby of the Smith Family Series of Mack Sennett comedies, for Pathe, is just three years old and is not nearly three feet high. She is a great favorite with everyone in the studio and knows all her friends' names, chief among whom is Cap, the Harlequin Dane, who reciprocates in loyal dog fashion. During the filming of A Bachelor Butt-In, one of the Smith family episodes, another dog was used in one of the scenes. Cap was so envious that he planted himself at the tiny star's feet and would not budge until his master ordered him off the set."
On October 31st The Oregon Sunday Journal of Portland, had this to say about Mary Ann: "The baby of the 'Jimmy Smith series,' a 3-year-old, is played by Mary Ann Jackson, approximately two feet and one half of concentrated star ability. Mary Ann, with her freckles, is one of the most refreshing personalities that has come to the screen in many a long day, and she is a born comedienne, never conscious, apparently, that there is a camera within 1000 miles of her."

Goose-Land (role: Alice's little sister): Feb. 14, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 207 - Alice Day series; Filmed around mid-1925. ©Jan. 23, 1926. Possibly released on Feb. 28, 1926.
Spanking Breezes (small part: Myrtle): Mar. 14, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 211 - Alice Day series; Filmed probably in Oct. 1925. ©Jan. 23, 1926.
Hooked At The Altar (bit part: obnoxious baby): Apr. 4, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 231 - Ralph Graves series; Filmed probably around Jan. 1926. ©Mar. 15, 1926.
Muscle-Bound Music (bit part: the baby): May 30, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 217 - Billy Bevan series; Filmed probably around Nov. 1925. ©Mar. 29, 1926.
Puppy Lovetime (small part: Alice's baby sister): June 6, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 221 - Alice Day series; Filmed probably around Nov. 1925. ©Mar. 29, 1926.
Smith's Baby (featured role: Bubbles Smith): July 25, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 191 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around May 1925. ©May 26, 1926.
Smith's Vacation (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Aug. 22, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 197 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around June 1925. ©May 26, 1926. May have been released Aug. 29, 1926.
Hold That Lion! (undetermined role): Sep. 4, 1926 - MacLean/Paramount - 6 reels - Douglas MacLean feature; ©Sep. 24, 1926.
Smith's Landlord (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Sep. 19, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 201 - The Smith Family series; Filmed around Aug. 1925. ©May 26, 1926.
Smith's Visitor (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Oct. 17, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 227 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around Dec. 1925 and Jan. 1926. ©May 26, 1926. May have originally been released as a 3-reeler.
Smith's Uncle (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Nov. 14, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 232 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around Jan. and Feb. 1926. ©May 26, 1926 as Oh Uncle!
Smith's Picnic (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Dec. 12, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 252 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around July 1926. ©Dec. 31, 1926.
A Blonde's Revenge (bit part: little girl with lollipop): Dec. 19, 1926 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 256 - Ben Turpin series; Filmed probably around July and August 1926. ©Dec. 13, 1926. May have been released Dec. 12, 1926.

1927

On January 1st of this year, the Illustrated Daily News of Los Angeles published a photo of Mary Ann, with the following caption: "Mary Ann Jackson, Mack Sennett comedy prodigy, is being allowed 365 pieces of candy for 365 days of good work and good behavior in 1927 by Alf Goulding, her director."
On January 23rd, The Philadelphia Inquirer (PA) reported the following: "On January 14 the Sennett Studio celebrated the fourth birthday of little Mary Ann Jackson, the studio baby star and featured player in the 'Jimmy Smith' series. Mary Ann was presented with a little canvas chair with her name on it, a miniature make-up box, and numerous boxes of candy by her admiring troupe. Mary Ann Jackson is the youngest featured player in Hollywood and the only baby owning a real movie contract. She is the sister of 'Peaches' Jackson, who was popular a few years ago as Jackie Coogan's leading lady."
On March 2nd, The South Brooklyn Home Talk-Weekly News (NY) published an article about Mary Ann, which can be accessed by clicking here.
On March 16th, The Boston Globe (MA) reported the following: "Mary Ann Jackson, who appears in the 'Jimmie Smith' comedies, is one of a family of three children playing in pictures. Her big sister is Peaches Jackson, who was the first of the Jackson clan to go into the movies. Her best known roles were with such Thomas Meighan pictures as 'The Prince Chap' and 'Bachelor Daddies.' Peaches was also leading woman for Jackie Coogan. Bobby Jackson is one of the naughty boys of the film, and whenever a bean-shooter is needed the seven-year-old Bobby is called in."
On March 28th, the Portland Evening Express (ME) reported the following: "Pathe announces that it is going to elevate a new actress to the realms of stardom. Miss Mary Ann Jackson, who is probably one of the few young ladies to admit to her true age, is the new member of a rapidly growing firmament. Miss Jackson, late of Our Gang, having conferred with her parents, claims to be four years old, and, we are told, is not very old for her age. 'Mica, mica, parva stella.'" Of course, Mary Ann didn't come from the Our Gang series, but went there after her stint with Sennett.
On April 9th, the Associated Press reported the following out of Hollywood: "What the public has long suspected concerning these motion picture actresses who appear in one-piece bathing suits is true, in one case at least. Little Mary Ann Jackson, youngest of the Mack Sennett bathing beauties, can't swim a stroke. However, she is only 4 years old and the ocean is big and will wait. Mary Ann did so well in one year that she is a full-fledged featured player."
On April 28th, Marc K. Bowman of The Morning Oregonian of Portland opined the following: "Any program with a Pathe comedy listed, which has tiny Mary Ann Jackson in the cast, is worth going miles to see. This 4-year-old is the most promising of all screen comediennes. She is a born actress, with a bag of tricks all her own, which in many cases are uproariously comical. It doesn't particularly matter what the story is about, though the one in mind tells about the troubles between a house owner and his tenant. This youngster makes it most entertaining."
On July 3rd, an article written by Alice L. Tildesley about Mack Sennett's Bathing Beauties was published in several newspapers, with part of it devoted to Mary Ann. It can be accessed by clicking here.
On August 23rd, the Los Angeles Illustrated Daily News reported the following: "All the world loves a happy child, and just at present little Mary-Ann Jackson is the happiest youngster in the motion picture world. Mack Sennett's latest 'Jimmy Smith' picture, now in the course of production under the direction of Phil Whitman, is called 'The Birthday Party' and Mary-Ann has been having one gorgeous birthday for the past week. Mrs. Jackson is placed in a rather precarious position, for Mary-Ann is already planning a routine of parties for her own birthday, which isn't so very far away." The film described here is "Baby's Birthday," which didn't get released until January 1929.
On September 24th, The Vaudeville News and New York Star shared the following tidbit: "Mary Ann Jackson, tiny Mack Sennett comedienne, is learning to write and can already autograph her photos to fans."
On October 2nd, the United Press reported the following: "Although Mary Ann Jackson, wee comedienne featured in the Mack Sennett 'Jimmy Smith' domestic comedies, is just past her fourth birthday, she had to learn to write in justice to 'her public.' She simply had to be able to autograph the portraits which her fans kept demanding. Now she has a real signature of her own that she writes without having her hand held, and while it may not be letter perfect, it is decipherable."
On October 5th, The Boston Globe (MA) reported the following: "Mary Ann Jackson, baby star on the Mack Sennett lot, is one girl who must be handled with kid gloves. Mary Ann has ideas on just what she will and what she will not do, and if she is frightened by anyone or anything she refuses to be put into a similar position again. For instance, when she was two years old Mary Ann was working on the Fox lot. She was slightly injured when a dog car in which she and two other children were riding was overturned. Since then Mary Ann will not go to the Fox lot for anyone and cries if she goes near it. Phil Whitman, who is Mary Ann's director in the Smith Family comedies, watches carefully to see that nothing happens which will cause the temperamental star to 'walk out' on Sennett."
On October 23rd, The Great Falls Tribune (MT) reported the following: "Mary Ann Jackson, baby star of the Mack Sennett lot, has a new film playmate. She is Magnolia, 3-year-old colored girl. Magnolia was so good in Mary Ann's last picture, 'Smith's Bargain,' that she was signed to appear in some more of the 'Smith Family' series with Mary Ann, Ruth Hiatt and Raymond McKee." Magnolia is no doubt Paralee Coleman, who would eventually appear in a couple of Our Gang shorts with Mary Ann.

Smith's Pets (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Jan. 9, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 245 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around April and May 1926. ©July 26, 1926, as Baby's Pets.
Baby Faces (role: baby): Feb. 2, 1927 - Schlank/Rayart - 2 reels - Rayart-Radiant Comedy; Featuring Al Alt.
Smith's Customer (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Feb. 6, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 240 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around April and May 1926. ©July 26, 1926, as A Dinner Jest.
Smith's New Home (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Mar. 6, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 246 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around June 1926. ©Jan. 14, 1927. Also listed for Apr. 17, 1927, release.
The Jolly Jilter (undetermined bit part): Mar. 13, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 261 - Ben Turpin series; Filmed probably around July 1926. ©Jan. 14, 1927. Also listed for Apr. 10, 1927, release.
Smith's Surprise (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Apr. 3, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 230 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around March 1926. ©July 26, 1926 as A Bachelor Butt-In.
Smith's Kindergarten (featured role: Bubbles Smith): May 1, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 258 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around Aug. and Sep. 1926. ©Jan. 17, 1927.
Smith's Fishing Trip (featured role: Bubbles Smith): May 29, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 262 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around Sep. 1926. ©Apr. 11, 1927.
Smith's Candy Shop (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Aug. 21, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 267 - The Smith Family series; Filmed during Dec. 1926 (began Dec. 6th). ©May 18, 1927.
Smith's Pony (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Sep. 18, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 270 - The Smith Family series; Filmed in Dec. 1926 and Jan. 1927. ©May 18, 1927.
Smith's Cook (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Oct. 16, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 272 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably around Jan. and Feb. 1927. ©June 9, 1927.
Smith's Cousin (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Nov. 13, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 274 - The Smith Family series; Filmed Feb. 15 to 19, 1927. ©June 9, 1927.
The Girl From Everywhere (role: Bubbles Smith): Dec. 11, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 4 reels - prod. 287 - Campus Comedy; Pre-production and shooting took place from June 10 to Aug. 3, 1927. Previewed in early August. ©Dec. 14, 1927. Featuring Daphne Pollard and Carole Lombard. Some scenes presented in 2-strip Technicolor. Advertised as a 4-reeler, but the copyright notice indicates that it's 2 reels. May have been released Dec. 4, 1927. Mary Ann appeared as part of the Smith Family, but their scene was cut from the final print.
Smith's Modiste Shop (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Dec. 11, 1927 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 277 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Feb. 21 to Mar. 15, 1927. ©July 8, 1927.

1928

Mary Ann's Our Gang contract began on February 13th at a rate of $200 a week. It was reported to be a five-year contract, but it's clear that renegotiations took place in 1930.
For a period of about a year, the Smith Family comedies continued to be released concurrently with Mary Ann's Our Gang appearances. This was due to Mack Sennett's tendency to release his films long after they were completed. Mary Ann's final Smith Family short was completed before she made the move to the Roach studio.
On August 13th, Mary Ann's salary was increased to $250 a week.
From August to October, the Our Gang kids traveled throughout the country on a personal appearance tour.

Smith's Holiday (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Jan. 8, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 279 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Mar. 12 to Apr. 13, 1927. ©Feb. 7, 1928.
Smith's Army Life (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Feb. 5, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 281 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Apr. 4 to May 16, 1927. ©Feb. 7, 1928.
Smith's Farm Days (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Mar. 4, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 283 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from May 6 to June 15, 1927. ©Feb. 8, 1928.
76. Crazy House (supporting role): June 2, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-10 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 10 to 24, 1928. ©May 16, 1928.
Smith's Restaurant (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Aug. 19, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 285 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from May 28 to June 19, 1927. ©July 7, 1928.
The Chicken (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Aug. 26, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 295 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Aug. 24 to Sep. 1, 1927. ©July 26, 1928. Release date may have been Aug. 8, 1927.
77. Growing Pains (lead role): Sep. 22, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-11 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 27 to Mar. 15, 1928. ©Sep. 22, 1928.
The Bargain Hunt (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Oct. 14, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 297 - The Smith Family series; Filmed Sep. 20 to Oct. 7, 1927. Previewed Oct. 27, 1927. ©Sep. 23, 1928.
Smith's Catalina Rowboat Race (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Oct. 21, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 288 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from June 20 to Aug. 1, 1927. ©Oct. 21, 1928. Release date may have been Oct. 2, 1928.
78. The Ol' Gray Hoss (supporting role): Oct. 20, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-12 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 7 to 26, 1928, with retakes Aug. 16, 1928. ©Oct. 20, 1928. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
79. School Begins (supporting role): Nov. 17, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-13 - Our Gang series; Premiered Sep. 16, 1928. Filmed June 7 to 28, 1928. ©Nov. 17, 1928. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
The Burglar (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Dec. 9, 1928 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 300 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Oct. 13 to Nov. 3, 1927. Previewed Nov. 21, 1927. ©Oct. 26, 1928.
80. The Spanking Age (lead role: Mary Ann): Dec. 15, 1928 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-14 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 2 to 14, 1928. ©Dec. 15, 1928. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.

1929

During this year, Mary Ann and her fellow Gangsters were featured in a picture book called A Story Of Our Gang, written by Eleanor Lewis Packer.
On February 13th, Mary Ann's salary was increased to $300 a week.
The September 9th issue of the Motion Picture Herald ran a story about the Our Gang school opening for its fall semester, and that "Mary Ann and Wheezer are still carefree and unburdened by the multiplication table and the spelling book. But Mary Ann has only another year of this bliss, for she will be six her next birthday and will be formally enrolled in the Our Gang School next Fall." Mary Ann, of course was approaching her seventh birthday, so perhaps the writer, assuming the wrong age, also assumed that she wasn't yet enrolled.
On November 15th, Mary Ann, along with Jackie Cooper, entertained at a party for the Los Angeles Evening Express newsboys.
It was also during this year that Mary Ann met Edith Fellows (presumably while making "Shivering Shakespeare"), which led to a life-long friendship.

81. Election Day (supporting role): Jan. 12, 1929 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-15 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 19 to Aug. 4, 1928, with retakes Aug. 22 to 24, 1928. ©Dec. 10, 1928.
Baby's Birthday (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Jan. 20, 1929 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 292 - The Smith Family series; Filmed Aug. 2 to 24, 1927. ©Dec. 26, 1928 as Smith Baby's Birthday.
Uncle Tom (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Jan. 27, 1929 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 302 - The Smith Family series; Preproduction and shooting took place from Nov. 4 to 26, 1927. ©Jan. 23, 1929.
82. Noisy Noises (small part): Feb. 9, 1929 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-16 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 29 to Nov. 10, 1928. ©Mar. 5, 1929. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
83. The Holy Terror (lead role: Mary): Mar. 9, 1929 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-17 - Our Gang series; Filmed Nov. 19 to 28, 1928. ©July 11, 1929.
The Rodeo (featured role: Bubbles Smith): Mar. 24, 1929 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 306 - The Smith Family series; Filmed Nov. 28 to Dec. 16, 1927. Previewed Jan. 28 to 30, 1928. ©Mar. 6, 1929. A publicity slide for this film gives Mary Ann top billing, but perhaps this reflected her status as a popular Our Gang kid.
84. Wiggle Your Ears (lead role: Mary): Apr. 6, 1929 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-18 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 4 to 12, 1928. ©Mar. 5, 1929. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
85. Fast Freight (supporting role): May 4, 1929 - Roach/MGM - silent - 2 reels - prod. G-19 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 10 to 27, and Dec. 29, 1928. ©Apr. 1, 1929.
The New Aunt (featured role: Bubbles Smith): May 12, 1929 - Sennett/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. 309 - The Smith Family series; Filmed probably in Jan. or Feb. 1928. ©Apr. 26, 1929. May have been released in Apr. 1929.
89. Small Talk (lead role: Mary): May 18, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 3 reels - prod. G-23 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Apr. 18, 1929. Filmed Mar. 25 to Apr. 6, 1929. ©July 30, 1929.
86. Little Mother (lead role): June 1, 1929 - Roach/MGM - silent - 2 reels - prod. G-20 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 4 to 13, 1929. ©June 3, 1929.
90. Railroadin' (supporting role): June 15, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-24 - Our Gang series; Filmed Apr. 17 to 25, 1929. ©Dec. 9, 1929. Mary Ann sings "I Faw Down An' Go Boom" in this film.
92. Lazy Days (supporting role: Mary): Aug. 24, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-26 - Our Gang series; Also listed for Aug. 15, 1929, and Oct. 24, 1929. Filmed June 10 to 20, 1929. ©Aug. 26, 1929.
91. Boxing Gloves (supporting role): Sep. 9, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-25 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 13 to 25, 1929. ©Sep. 9, 1929.
87. Cat, Dog & Co. (supporting role: Mary): Sep. 14, 1929 - Roach/MGM - silent - 2 reels - prod. G-21 - Our Gang series; Filmed Feb. 20 to Mar. 2, 1929. ©Sep. 3, 1929. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
93. Bouncing Babies (supporting role: Mary): Oct. 12, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-27 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 5 to 15, 1929. ©Sep. 23, 1929.
88. Saturday's Lesson (supporting role): Nov. 9, 1929 - Roach/MGM - silent - 2 reels - prod. G-22 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 5 to 11, 1929. ©Sep. 9, 1929. Released with a synchronized soundtrack.
94. Moan & Groan, Inc. (supporting role: Mary): Dec. 7, 1929 - Roach/MGM - talkie - 2 reels - prod. G-28 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 3 to 14, 1929. ©Dec. 2, 1929.

1930

On January 27th of this year, the stars of Hal Roach Studios, including the Our Gang kids, were featured in a special edition of the radio program "Voices From Filmland" on CBS. This was broadcast from the KHJ studio in Hollywood.
On February 13th, Mary Ann's salary was increased to $350 a week.
The September 30th issue of the Los Angeles Evening Express reported that Mary Ann was among several juvenile stars who took dance instruction from Roy Randolph.
Mary Ann was signed to a new contract on October 1st, retroactively effective starting July 7th, which would supercede the contract of Feb. 9, 1928. It was a two-year contract, with a reduced salary of $150 a week. Ultimately, the studio opted not to keep her for the second year.

95. Shivering Shakespeare (featured role): Jan. 25, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-29 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 30 to Oct. 12, 1929. ©Dec. 17, 1929.
96. The First Seven Years (supporting role): Mar. 1, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-30 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 28 to Nov. 16, 1929. ©Jan. 20, 1930. Also filmed in Spanish as Los pequeños papas.
97. When The Wind Blows (supporting role: Mary): Apr. 5, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-31 - Our Gang series; Filmed Nov. 29 to Dec. 10, 1929. ©Feb. 10, 1930. Also filmed in Spanish as Las fantasmas.
98. Bear Shooters (supporting role: Mary): May 17, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-32 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 19, 1929, to Jan. 4, 1930, and Jan. 21, 1930. Also filmed in Spanish as Los cazadores de osos, as well as in French.
99. A Tough Winter (featured role: Mary): June 21, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-33 - Our Gang series; Filmed Jan. 27 to Feb. 15, 1930. ©Apr. 14, 1930. Also filmed in German as Winter Wetter and in French as Semps d'hiver.
100. Pups Is Pups (supporting role): Aug. 30, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-34 - Our Gang series; Filmed Apr. 21 to May 9, 1930. ©July 2, 1930. Added to the National Film Registry on Dec. 28, 2004.
The March Of Time (bit part): unreleased - MGM - feature; Partially filmed in Technicolor. Scheduled for release in Sep. 1930. Some footage wound up in the 1933 film "Broadway To Hollywood." It's possible that this latter film is actually the one Mary Ann worked in, as it used "The March Of Time" as its working title.
101. Teacher's Pet (supporting role): Oct. 11, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-35 - Our Gang series; Filmed May 21 to 29, 1930. ©Nov. 24, 1930. Also made as Spanish version entitled Comenzo la escuela, which used the English original with full-frame cut-in titles, but wasn't accepted by MGM for release in this format.
102. School's Out (featured role: Mary aka Mary Ann Jackson): Nov. 22, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-36 - Our Gang series; Filmed June 17 to 25, 1930.

1931

Mary Ann's final involvement with the Our Gang series happened the week ending March 21st of this year. The Philadelphia Inquirer of March 29th reported that she had completed her Hal Roach contract and was now free-lancing.
The Los Angeles Times of May 19th reported that a girls' baseball team had been put together which would travel the country in the coming months. The team was called the Hollywood Bloomer Girls, and their mascot was Mary Ann Jackson. On this date, the team made an appearance at Sans Souci in Salinas, CA, during the evening's dance intermission. Since there wasn't a local team available to play them, no baseball game took place.
While in Reno, the Hollywood Bloomer Girls, including Mary Ann, attended a "Special Movie Dance with Genuine Movie Stars" at Tony's Spanish Ballroom.
On June 6th, Mary Ann returned to the Roach studio to pose for photos with the other Our Gang kids and some visitors to the studio.
On July 4th, the Los Angeles Evening Express reported the following: "A gigantic children's show, starring screen juveniles and comedians, will be Hollywood's part of the citywide movement for the benefit of the Parent-Teacher Association's fund for needy children, it was revealed today by Rupert Hughes, president of the Writers' Club. 'We in Hollywood have appreciated for some time the necessity of joining in the drive to aid the children,' Mr. Hughes said. 'A suitable plan, calling for a show July 12 at the Hollywood Playhouse, with child stars featured, has at last been suggested and we will back it wholeheartedly.'" Among the kid stars who volunteered their services were Jackie Cooper and Mary Ann Jackson.
The baseball team continued to tour at least until July 8th.
The Hollywood Reporter of July 8th reported that Mary Ann would be among several child stars present at the Writers-Wampas benefit to be held on July 12th at the Hollywood Playhouse for the benefit of needy children. The Los Angeles Evening Post-Record described the benefit as "By Children, for Children, to Help Children."
On August 1st, The Los Angeles Times reported that Mary Ann had recently returned from a vaudeville tour. It seems likely that they were actually referring to the baseball tour in this case.
On August 15th, The Broadway Hollywood department store had a grand opening for The Children's Own Floor. Mary Ann Jackson and Shirley Jean Rickert served as assistance hostesses.
During this period, both Mary Ann and Shirley attended the McAdam Normal and Professional School of Dancing and danced in some sort of special presentation.
By October 9th, Mary Ann had embarked on a vaudeville tour which would continue into 1932. She sang and danced in her act, as well as talked about being part of Our Gang.
Some years ago, a reel of film was put up for auction on eBay, which seemed to be of a trailer that had been made for Mary Ann's vaudeville act. There were scenes from "Bargain Day" included, and title cards announcing that she would be making a personal appearance at whichever theater ran the trailer. I'm only going by the images that were included on the auction page, as I didn't wind up acquiring the item, but the first part of it looks more like a screen test. The clapper board has her name on it, and a couple of adults are present. I don't think it's directly related to the trailer, though, since she looks like she's 12 or 13 in it.

103. Helping Grandma (supporting role: Mary): Jan. 3, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-37 - Our Gang series; Filmed July 28 to Aug. 6, 1930. ©Oct. 1, 1930.
104. Love Business (supporting role: Mary): Feb. 14, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-38 - Our Gang series; Filmed Sep. 3 to 15, 1930, with retakes Sep. 20, 1930. ©Oct. 26, 1930.
105. Little Daddy (small part): Mar. 28, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-39 - Our Gang series; Filmed Oct. 30 to Nov. 13, 1930. ©Feb. 6, 1931.
The Stolen Jools (small part): Apr. 4, 1931 - Masquers Club/National Variety Artists/Paramount - 2 reels; The Our Gang kids are among the multitude of stars featured in this short.
106. Bargain Day (small part): May 2, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-40 - Our Gang series; Filmed Dec. 14 to 23, 1930, with retakes Jan. 26 to Feb. 2, 1931. ©Mar. 23, 1931.
107. Fly My Kite (supporting role: Mary): May 30, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-41 - Our Gang series; Filmed Mar. 2 to 14, 1931. ©May 7, 1931.
Laughing Sinners (bit part: Betty): May 30, 1931 - MGM - 8 reels - Joan Crawford feature; ©June 3, 1931.
unspecified title (archival): circa 1931 - Roach - Mary Ann Jackson trailer; This was shown in theaters that were scheduled to have a personal appearance from Mary Ann in the very near future. Included is footage from "Bargain Day."

1932

On February 15th of this year, The Taylorville Daily Breeze (IL) reported the following: "Through a special arrangement made with Mary Ann Jackson, through James Frisini, manager of the Ritz theatre, the Daily Breeze is happy to announce that Mary Ann will be at the office of the Breeze from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. Wednesday (the 17th) where she will be glad to meet personally all the boys and girls of this community. We have ordered 1500 autographed photographs of this little movie star and she will give one to each boy and girl she meets until the supply is exhausted. Miss Jackson will appear on the stage at the Ritz theatre in a special vaudeville act Wednesday and Thursday of this week. A special matinee for children will also be given at the Ritz at 4 p. m. Wednesday afternoon."
On March 26th, The Indianapolis Times (IN) reported the following: "The Easter week show of stage and screen entertainment opening at the Lyric today includes two distinct headliners on the six-act vaudeville show. They are Mary Ann Jackson, former movie starlet of the Our Gang comedies, and Lew Pollack, Hollywood theme song writer and his 'Theme Songs' revue...Little Mary Ann, who is only 9 years old now, has been identified with the Our Gang pictures for many years. Unlike many of the kiddies who have been successful on the screen, Mary Ann Jackson is said to be a real stage performer and has a vaudeville act in which she sings and dances. In addition to singing and dancing, Mary Ann tells about various members of the Hal Roach Rascals, what happens to them on and off the set."
Mary Ann continued to tour in vaudeville at least until August 15th. The Green Bay Press-Gazette of February 8th reported that she would return to California in April to resume film work, but if she did, then it must have quickly become apparent that her movie days were over, because she was on the road again by early May.
The Los Angeles Times of November 14th, reported that the Bullock's Wilshire book store would give a presentation of the books of Madeleine Brandeis, in which the various books would come to life. Mary Ann would portray the little girl from "The All Wrong Book," who "is all upside down and wears hats on her feet and a shoe on her head."

1933

On February 5th of this year, Hal Roach's "Our Gang," as they were called, put in a personal appearance at the Santa Maria theater in Arroyo Grande. They were (as advertised) Weezer, Ann Mae Jackson, Shirley Jane, and Chubby Chaney. So it seems that Mary Ann was working with Wheezer, Chubby, and Shirley during the early part of 1933.
On April 26th, The Los Angeles Times reported that Mary Ann was among several kids performing during "Baby Week" at the Broadway Department Store.
On October 15th, the Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine published an article written by Bob McGowan in which he stated: "I prefer children who have never worked in pictures and I like to get them when they are three or four years old and train them to my own way of working. There have been exceptions to my rule. Mary Ann Jackson and Dickie Moore were both well known before they came into Our Gang. Mary Ann proved a real find and was my ideal little gang leading lady. She wasn't pretty but she was intelligent and willing and had just a touch of pathos in her make-up. She proved a rare find for me." The article also mentioned that Mary Ann was currently making personal appearances.
Maltin & Bann state that Mary Ann did more than one Mickey McGuire comedy, though we've only been able to verify one title.

Mickey's Tent Show (bit part: crying piano player): Oct. 27, 1933 - Darmour/Standard Photoplay/Columbia - 2 Reels - Mickey McGuire series; ©Oct. 20, 1933.

1934

A news item from January 8th of this year mentions a 20th anniversary party for Hal Roach Studios, which was to include Mary Ann on its guest list.

1935

The Tacoma Daily Ledger of July 28th of this year reported that Mary Ann and her brother Dickie spent a week as guests of Mrs. B. B. Christner of Rosedale, WA, along with Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins.
The Los Angeles Times of September 22nd reported that Mary Ann was a student of the Belcher dance school.

1941

During this period, Mary Ann became a stand-in for her friend, Edith Fellows.

Her First Beau (role: student): May 8, 1941 - Columbia - 7 reels - Jane Withers & Jackie Cooper feature; ©May 8, 1941. Mary Ann also served as a stand-in for Edith Fellows.

1942

Heart Of The Rio Grande (stunt double): Mar. 11, 1942 - Republic - 7 Reels - Gene Autry feature; ©Mar. 11, 1942. Mary Ann was Edith Fellows' stunt double in this film.
Stardust On The Sage (stunt double): May 25, 1942 - Republic - 7 Reels - Gene Autry feature; ©May 25, 1942. Mary Ann was again a stunt double for Edith Fellows.

1943

On February 5th, Danton Walker reported the following in his syndicated column: "Mary Ann Jackson, one of the 'Our Gang' juveniles, celebrates her 20th birthday by getting a fat part in Edward G. Robinson's 'Destroyer' for Columbia."
During this year, Mary Ann got married at the age of 20. She worked for a time for the May Company department store in downtown Los Angeles.

Destroyer (undetermined role): Sep. 2, 1943 - Columbia - 10 reels - Edward G. Robinson feature; Filmed circa Feb. 1943. ©Sep. 2, 1943.

1950

Brent Walker credits Mary Ann with playing "Rosie Kettle" in the 1950 film "Ma And Pa Kettle Go To Town." IMDb not only omits Mary Ann from the cast listing, but also doesn't mention this character name.

1955

During this year, Mary Ann took part in an Our Gang reunion for TV Guide, which was the subject of an article in the May 14th to 20th issue, complete with photos.

1960

When Maltin & Bann published the first version of their book in 1977, they hadn't been able to contact Mary Ann Jackson, and stated that the most recent reference to her was from 1960, when she was living in Santa Monica with her husband and two kids. By the time the second version of their book was published in 1992, they (or at least Bann) had met with her and found that she was living in the San Fernando Valley with her second husband (the first having died years earlier).

1974

On November 21st, the Los Angeles Times reported the following: "Original members of the 'Little Rascals' and 'Our Gang' comedies recently crowned the first Little Miss Century City November 10...Seated at the judges table were: Mary Ann Jackson, Buckwheat Thomas, Junior Coghlan and our dynamic master of ceremonies, Lucky Brown. 'Spanky' McFarland and 'Stymie' Beard were tied up at Los Angeles International Airport. All contestants received 'Alfalfa' t-shirts and our winners were showered with gifts from Century Square merchants."

1984

Our Gang: Inside The Clubhouse (archival): May 8, 1984 - Lang/Camellia City Telecasters - 93 mins. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "Bouncing Babies," "The First Seven Years," "Teacher's Pet" and "School's Out."

1986

Classic Comedy Teams (archival): 1986 - Bergamn-Harris/Movietime/GoodTimes - video documentary; Includes footage from "School's Out" and "The Stolen Jools."

1987

During this year, Mary Ann attended an Our Gang reunion organized by the Sons of the Desert.

1992

On September 12th, Mary Ann was among hundreds of celebrities (including Spanky McFarland, Robert Blake, Dick Moore, Dorothy DeBorba and Tommy Bond) who took part in The Ninth Annual American Cinema Awards at the The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Honored in the ceremony were Frank Sinatra, Jack Valenti and Whoopi Goldberg.

1994

Mary was scheduled to attend the Way Out West Tent (of Sons of the Desert) 27th Annual Banquet at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on October 22nd of this year, but I haven't come across any verification that she was there.
On August 5th, a feature film called "The Little Rascals" was released, and included among the kids was Mary Ann, played by Juliette Brewer.

Hal Roach: Hollywood's King Of Laughter (appearance): Apr. 7, 1994 - RHI/Disney Channel - 49 min. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "Bear Shooters" and "School's Out."
The Our Gang Story (archival): 1994 - Film Shows/GoodTimes - 120 min. - video documentary; Includes footage from "The First Seven Years," "Bear Shooters," "School's Out," "The Stolen Jools," and "Fly My Kite."

1998

Hal Roach: The Lot Of Fun (archival): June 27, 1998 - Film Preservation Associates/Kino Lorber - 133 min. - video documentary; Released on "Slapstick Encyclopedia Vol. 6."

2002

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (archival): Feb. 5, 2002 - Jones/TCM - 89 min. - TV documentary; Includes footage from "School's Out."
E! True Hollywood Story episode: Curse Of The Little Rascals (archival): Nov. 24, 2002 - E! Entertainment Television - 60 min. - TV documentary

2014

On March 25th of this year, a feature film called "The Little Rascals Save The Day" was released. Among the characters was Mary Ann, played by Jenna Ortega.

Hollywoods Spaßfabrik - Als die Bilder Lachen lernten (archival): May 29, 2014 - Exit Film-und Fernsehproduktion-ZDF/ARTE - 90 min. - TV documentary; Also released in English as Hal Roach - The Lot Of Fun: Where The Movies Learned To Laugh. Includes footage from "Fast Freight," "Cat, Dog & Co." and "Semp d'hiver"

Mary Ann Jackson's payroll history

The following is a list of most of Mary Ann's history at the Roach studio, with the amounts he was making from week to week. The dates given are Saturdays, the last day of each week at the studio. The only exceptions would be Saturdays that were also holidays, in which case the Friday date is used for those weeks.

It was in February 1928 that we first encounter Mary Ann in the payroll ledgers.

Feb. 18, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G10 (Crazy House)
Feb. 25, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G10
Mar. 3, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G11 (Growing Pains)
Mar. 10, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G11
Mar. 17, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G11
Mar. 24, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G11
Mar. 31, 1928 - 50.00 charged to prod. G12 (The Ol' Gray Hoss)
The payroll ledger indicates that Mary Ann was making a reduced rate during the spring closure of the studio. The payroll summary and studio datebook, however, indicate that she wasn't paid for the entire five weeks.
Apr. 7, 1928 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Apr. 14, 1928 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Apr. 21, 1928 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Apr. 28, 1928 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
May 5, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G12
May 12, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G12
May 19, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G12
May 26, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G12
June 2, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G12
June 9, 1928 - 200.00 - 100.00 charged to prod. G12, 100.00 charged to prod. G13 (School Begins)
June 16, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G13
June 23, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G13
June 30, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G13
July 7, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G14 (The Spanking Age)
July 14, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G14
July 21, 1928 - 200.00 - 100.00 charged to prod. G14, 100.00 charged to prod. G15 (Election Day)
July 28, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 4, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 11, 1928 - 200.00 charged to prod. G15
Aug. 18, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Mary Ann and her fellow Gangsters spent a couple of months on a personal appearance tour.
Aug. 25, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
An unusual situation, since this was the only week in which Jackie Condon and Jay R. Smith worked in "Election Day," and yet the regular members of the troupe were still apparently on tour.
Sep. 1, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 8, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 15, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 22, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Sep. 29, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 6, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 13, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 20, 1928 - 250.00 charged to Gang Tour
Oct. 27, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G16 (Noisy Noises)
Nov. 3, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 10, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 17, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G16
Nov. 24, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G17 (The Holy Terror)
Dec. 1, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G17
Dec. 8, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G18 (Wiggle Your Ears)
Dec. 15, 1928 - 250.00 - 62.50 charged to prod. G18, 187.50 charged to prod. G19 (Fast Freight)
Dec. 22, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G19
Dec. 29, 1928 - 250.00 charged to prod. G19
Jan. 5, 1929 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
The studio was closed during January, resulting in a lower rate for Mary Ann.
Jan. 12, 1929 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Jan. 19, 1929 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Jan. 26, 1929 - 50.00 charged to studio overhead
Feb. 2, 1929 - 250.00 charged to prod. G20 (Little Mother)
Feb. 9, 1929 - 250.00 charged to prod. G20
Feb. 16, 1929 - 283.33 charged to prod. G20
Judging by the amount, Mary Ann's salary increase probably took place on February 13th.
Feb. 23, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G21 (Cat, Dog & Co.)
Mar. 2, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G21
Mar. 9, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G22 (Saturday's Lesson)
Mar. 16, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G22
Mar. 23, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G22
Mar. 30, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G23 (Small Talk)
Apr. 6, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G23
Apr. 13, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G23
Apr. 20, 1929 - 300.00 - 100.00 charged to prod. G23, 200.00 charged to prod. G24 (Railroadin')
Apr. 27, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G24
May 4, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G24
May 11, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G24
May 18, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G25 (Boxing Gloves)
May 25, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G25
June 1, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G25
June 8, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G25
June 15, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G26 (Lazy Days)
June 22, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G26
June 29, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G26
July 6, 1929 - 300.00 - 200.00 charged to prod. G26, 100.00 charged to prod. G27 (Bouncing Babies)
July 13, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G27
July 20, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G27
July 27, 1929 - 300.00 - 250.00 charged to prod. G27, 50.00 charged to prod. S25 (Sky Boy)
The ledgers are a little unclear about the non-Our Gang production Mary Ann worked in, with They Go Boom! being a possibility, but either way, Mary Ann's footage was cut. Strangely, the studio datebook indicates that she went five weeks without pay, beginning this week.
Aug. 3, 1929 - 150.00 charged to studio overhead
The studio was closed during August, resulting in a lower rate for Mary Ann.
Aug. 10, 1929 - 150.00 charged to studio overhead
Aug. 17, 1929 - 150.00 charged to studio overhead
Aug. 24, 1929 - 150.00 charged to studio overhead
Aug. 31, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G27
Sep. 7, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G28 (Moan & Groan, Inc.)
Sep. 14, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G28
Sep. 21, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G28
Sep. 28, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G28
Oct. 5, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G29 (Shivering Shakespeare)
Oct. 12, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G29
Oct. 19, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G29
Oct. 26, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G29
Nov. 2, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G30 (The First Seven Years)
Nov. 9, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G30
Nov. 16, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G30
Nov. 23, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G30
Nov. 30, 1929 - 300.00 - 200.00 charged to prod. G30, 100.00 charged to prod. G31 (When The Wind Blows)
Dec. 7, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G31
Dec. 14, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G31
Dec. 21, 1929 - 300.00 - 150.00 charged to prod. G31, 150.00 charged to prod. G32 (Bear Shooters)
Dec. 28, 1929 - 300.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 4, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 11, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 18, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G32
Jan. 25, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G32
Feb. 1, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G33 (A Tough Winter)
Feb. 8, 1930 - 300.00 charged to prod. G33
Feb. 15, 1930 - 325.00 charged to prod. G33
Judging by the amount, Mary Ann's salary increase probably took place on February 13th.
Feb. 22, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 1, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 8, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G33
Mary Ann was now making a lower rate during the interim periods between shooting dates.
Mar. 15, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 22, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G33
Mar. 29, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G33
Apr. 5, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34 (Pups Is Pups)
Apr. 12, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
Apr. 19, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
Apr. 26, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
May 3, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
May 10, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
May 17, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G34
May 24, 1930 - 350.00 - 116.67 charged to prod. G34, 233.33 charged to prod. G35 (Teacher's Pet)
May 31, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G35
June 7, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G35
June 14, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G35
June 21, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G36 (School's Out)
June 28, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G36
July 5, 1930 - 350.00 charged to prod. G36
July 12, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G36

The studio was closed for the week ending July 19th, and Mary Ann went without a paycheck. After this, her weekly salary was greatly reduced.

July 26, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G36
Aug. 2, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G37 (Helping Grandma)
Aug. 9, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 16, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 23, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G37
Aug. 30, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G37
Sep. 6, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38 (Love Business)
Sep. 13, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Sep. 20, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G38
Sep. 27, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 4, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 11, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 18, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Oct. 25, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G38
Nov. 1, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39 (Little Daddy)
Nov. 8, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 15, 1930 - 150.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 22, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39
Nov. 29, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39
Dec. 6, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39
Dec. 13, 1930 - 50.00 charged to prod. G39

Much of the week ending Dec. 20th and the entirety of the week ending Dec. 27th are missing from the payroll ledger, but filming for Bargain Day took place during this period.

Jan. 3, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40 (Bargain Day)
Jan. 10, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 17, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 24, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Jan. 31, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 7, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 14, 1931 - 50.00 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 21, 1931 - 83.34 charged to prod. G40
Feb. 28, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G41 (Fly My Kite)
Mar. 7, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G41
Mar. 14, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G41
Mar. 21, 1931 - 150.00 charged to prod. G41

At this point, Mary Ann was retired from the Our Gang series. She did, however, pose for some photos on June 6th with the other Our Gang kids and some visitors to the studio.

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