full name: Mary Agnes Kornman
born as: Mary Agnes Evans
born Dec. 27, 1915, in Idaho Falls, ID
died June 1, 1973, in Glendale, CA, of cancer
1919
- Mary was the daughter of David Lionel Evans and Verna Comer. According to a 1940 article reporting the release of Mary's last film, she and her parents were in vaudeville
for three years prior to her entry into movies. After her parents divorced, her mother married Roach still photographer Gene Kornman in 1921, and Kornman then adopted Mary.
- The July 1986 issue of Classic Images states that Mary appeared in the 1920 version of "The Iron Heart" at the age of 2. This would presumably be based on the
oft-published year of 1917 for her birth. There was, though, a 1917 film with the same name, but if she had appeared in that, then she wouldn't have been two years old yet.
Mary herself stated that she made her film debut at the age of three, appearing as a mere extra.
1922
- In May of this year, Mary first worked in an Our Gang comedy, though she was just an extra at this point. At the beginning of August, she began to work irregularly in the
series, though as a featured player.
- 3. Young Sherlocks (extra: Freetown kid)
- Nov. 26, 1922 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-3 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Apr. 3 to 8, and Apr. 24 to May 20, 1922. ©Nov. 11, 1922.
1923
- After working in the Our Gang series off and on as a day player and later under a number of short-term contracts, Mary was finally signed to a long-term contract in May
of this year, which seems to have taken effect on the 10th. She initially made 40 dollars a week.
- 9. The Champeen! (supporting role: Mary)
- Jan. 28, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-9 - Our Gang series
- Filmed late August/September 1922. ©Dec. 16, 1922.
- 8. The Cobbler (supporting role)
- Feb. 18, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-8 - Our Gang series
- Filmed late August, and perhaps September, 1922. ©Feb. 26, 1923.
- 7. The Big Show! (supporting role)
- Feb. 25, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-7 - Our Gang series
- Filmed July 28 to Aug. 15, 1922, with added scenes Sep. 11 to 16, and Sep. 20 to 28, 1922, and retakes Jan. 10 to 11, 1923. ©Feb. 26, 1923.
- Tight Shoes (unconfirmed role)
- Feb. 25, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 1 reel - prod. C-78 - Hal Roach series with Paul Parrott
- Filmed Dec. 2 to 9, 1922. ©Feb. 23, 1923.
- 11. A Pleasant Journey (supporting role)
- Mar. 18, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-11 - Our Gang series
- Also listed for Mar. 25, 1923. Filmed Oct. 22 to 27, and Nov. 2 to 16, 1922. ©Feb. 26, 1923.
- 14. Dogs Of War! (supporting role)
- July 1, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-14 - Our Gang series
- Premiered June 10, 1923. Filmed Jan. 12 to Feb. 10, 1923, with retakes Feb. 20 to 23, and Apr. 11, 1923. ©July 19, 1923.
- 15. Lodge Night (supporting role: Mary)
- July 29, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-15 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Feb. 12 to Mar. 3, 1923. ©Aug. 2, 1923.
- 18. July Days (featured role: Mary)
- Aug. 26, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-18 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Apr. 12 to May 2, and May 31, 1923. ©Aug. 2, 1923.
- 20. No Noise (small part: Mary)
- Sep. 23, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-20 - Our Gang series
- Filmed June 1 to 20, 1923. ©Sep. 24, 1923.
- 17. Stage Fright (supporting role)
- Oct. 21, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-17 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Mar. 17 to Apr. 11, 1923, with retakes June 21 to July 2, 1923. ©Nov. 9, 1923.
- 21. Derby Day (supporting role: Mary)
- Nov. 18, 1923 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-21 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Mar. 11, July 18 to Aug. 13, 1923. ©Nov. 9, 1923.
1924
- For the week ending Feb. 2nd of this year, Mary's salary was increased to 50 dollars a week.
- 22. Tire Trouble (supporting role: Mary)
- Jan. 13, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-22 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Aug. 14 to Sep. 4, 1923. ©Dec. 24, 1923.
- 23. Big Business (supporting role: Mary)
- Feb. 10, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-23 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Sep. 11 to 21, 1923. ©Jan. 26, 1924.
- 24. The Buccaneers (featured role: Mary)
- Mar. 9, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-24 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Sep. 28 to Oct. 24, and Oct. 28, 1923. ©Feb. 20, 1924.
- 25. Seein' Things (small part: Mary)
- Apr. 6, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-25 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Oct. 25 to Nov. 7, and Dec. 19, 1923, and Jan. 7, 1924. ©May 12, 1924.
- 26. Commencement Day (featured role: Mary)
- May 4, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-26 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Nov. 9 to Dec. 6, 1923, Jan. 7 to 11, and Jan. 26, 1924. ©May 12, 1924.
- 28. Cradle Robbers (supporting role)
- June 1, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-28 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Jan. 28 to Feb. 9, 1924. ©May 12, 1924.
- Rupert Of Hee Haw (small part: one of the great throng)
- June 8, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. L-11 - Stan Laurel series
- Also listed for June 24, 1924. Filmed Dec. 20 to 26, 1923, and Jan. 2 to 12, 1924. ©May 12, 1924.
- Fast Black (unconfirmed role)
- June 15, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 1 reel - prod. D-57 - Fite series with Earl Mohan
- Filmed Mar. 18 to 25, and Apr. 8, 1924. ©May 28, 1924. Also featuring Billy Engle.
- 29. Jubilo, Jr. (supporting role)
- June 29, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-29 - Our Gang series
- Also listed for July 29, 1924. Filmed Feb. 25 to Mar. 8, 1924. ©June 5, 1924.
- 27. It's A Bear (supporting role: Mary)
- July 27, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-27 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Dec. 10 to 26, 1923, Jan. 2 to 7, Jan. 12, and Mar. 7 to 12, 1924. ©June 30, 1924.
- Short Kilts (small part: the McGregor kid)
- Aug. 3, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. L-12 - Stan Laurel series
- Also listed for Aug. 11, 1924. Filmed Jan. 16 to 24, 1924. ©Aug. 2, 1924.
- 30. High Society (featured role: Mary)
- Aug. 24, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-30 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Mar. 24 to Apr. 5, 1924. ©May 29, 1924.
- 31. The Sun Down Limited (supporting role: Mary)
- Sep. 21, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-31 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Apr. 21 to May 1, 1924. ©Aug. 2, 1924.
- 32. Every Man For Himself (supporting role: Mary)
- Oct. 19, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-32 - Our Gang series
- Filmed June 2 to 12, 1924. ©Oct. 2, 1924.
- 16. Fast Company (small part: Mary)
- Nov. 16, 1924 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-16 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Mar. 5 to 15, 1923, with retakes June 13 to 21, 1924. ©Oct. 2, 1924.
1925
- For the week ending Jan. 3rd of this year, Mary's salary was increased to 60 dollars a week.
- On July 27th, a new contract was signed, effective from that date until July 26, 1926, and Mary's salary was increased to 75 dollars a week starting the week ending Aug.
8th.
- 34. The Big Town (supporting role: Mary)
- Jan. 11, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-34 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Sep. 22 to Oct. 2, 1924. ©Dec. 9, 1924.
- 35. Circus Fever (small part: Mary)
- Feb. 8, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-35 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Oct. 20 to 25, and Nov. 1 to 4, 1924. ©Jan. 19, 1925.
- 36. Dog Days (featured role: Mary)
- Mar. 8, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-36 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, and Nov. 17 to 24, 1924. ©Mar. 5, 1925.
- Excuse My Glove (unconfirmed role)
- Mar. 22, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. F-21 - The Spat Family series
- Filmed Nov. 3 to 12, 1924. ©Feb. 9, 1925.
- 37. The Love Bug (supporting role)
- Apr. 5, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-37 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Dec. 15 to 31, 1924, and possibly early Jan. 1925. ©Apr. 2, 1925.
- 39. Shootin' Injuns (supporting role: Mary)
- May 3, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-39 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Jan. 19 to Feb. 5, 1925. ©Apr. 2, 1925.
- 38. Ask Grandma (featured role: Mary)
- May 31, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-38 - Our Gang series
- Probably filmed in early Jan. 1925. ©Apr. 2, 1925.
- Riders Of The Kitchen Range (unconfirmed role)
- June 7, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 1 reel - prod. D-59 - "Hunky" Dory series
- Also listed for June 13, 1925. Filmed Apr. 2 to 5, 1924. ©May 29, 1925. Featuring Earl Mohan and Billy Engle.
- Twinkle, Twinkle (appearance)
- June 14, 1925 - Pathé - 1 reel - Grantland Rice Sportlight
- © May 8, 1925. Featuring the Our Gang kids.
- 40. Official Officers (supporting role)
- June 28, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-40 - Our Gang series
- Premiered June 10, 1925. Filmed Feb. 16 to 27, 1925. ©May 18, 1925.
- 42. Boys Will Be Joys (supporting role)
- July 26, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-42 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Apr. 13 to 24, 1925. ©July 6, 1925.
- 41. Mary, Queen of Tots (lead role: Mary)
- Aug. 23, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. A-41 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Mar. 16 to Apr. 1, 1925. ©June 11, 1925.
- 44. Your Own Back Yard (supporting role)
- Sep. 27, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-2 - Our Gang series
- Filmed June 30 to July 16, and July 20 to 29, 1925. ©Aug. 28, 1925.
- 43. Better Movies (supporting role)
- Nov. 1, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-1 - Our Gang series
- Filmed May 27 to June 16, 1925. Originally production A-43. ©Aug. 20, 1925.
- 'Our Gang' At Home (appearance)
- Nov. 8, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 1/3 reel - Pathé Review series
- Our Gang segment filmed Mar. 1 to 14, 1925. ©Oct. 8, 1925. This short film was included in the Pathé Review, a weekly release typically consisting of three
segments. This particular release was no. 45 for the year 1925, and Our Gang are featured in the middle segment. The other two segments have no relation to the Roach studios. The
first is an episode of "American Wild Flowers" called "The Thistle," and is in color. The final segment is called "Forest Food Supplies."
- 45. One Wild Ride (featured role: Mary)
- Dec. 6, 1925 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-3 - Our Gang series
- Filmed July 30 to Aug. 4, 1925. ©Nov. 6, 1925.
1926
- On January 27th of this year, Mary's salary was increased to 100 dollars a week, as per the contract signed the previous July.
- On June 15th, Mary reached her last day of filming with the Our Gang series. With Mickey Daniels' departure just a couple of months earlier, it was decided that the two
of them would be teamed up in a vaudeville act.
- Mary's act with Mickey debuted by August 15th, a date on which they performed in Los Angeles with the Our Gang cast in attendance. Blanche Merrill wrote a skit for them
called A Day Off. A short film preceded their actual stage performance, with the rest of the act consisting of the two kids imitating popular film stars. They toured the
Orpheum circuit into the following year.
- 46. Good Cheer (supporting role)
- Jan. 10, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-4 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Sep. 3 to 18, 1925. ©Jan. 23, 1926.
- 47. Buried Treasure (supporting role)
- Feb. 14, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-5 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Oct. 1 to 19, 1925. ©Jan. 23, 1926.
- 48. Monkey Business (supporting role)
- Mar. 21, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-6 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Oct. 30 to Nov. 18, 1925. ©Feb. 6, 1926.
- 49. Baby Clothes (supporting role)
- Apr. 25, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-7 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Dec. 7 to 20, 1925, with retakes Jan. 11, 1926. ©Mar. 15, 1926.
- 50. Uncle Tom's Uncle (supporting role: Mary)
- May 30, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-8 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Jan. 12 to Feb. 3, 1926. ©Apr. 28, 1926.
- 51. Thundering Fleas (supporting role: Mary)
- July 4, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-9 - Our Gang series
- Also listed for July 28, 1926. Filmed Mar. 8 to 25, 1926. ©May 26, 1926.
- 52. Shivering Spooks (supporting role)
- Aug. 8, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-10 - Our Gang series
- Premiered July 4, 1926. Filmed Apr. 7 to 28, 1926. ©July 26, 1926.
- untitled film (featured role)
- 1926
- A film of Mary with Mickey Daniels riding a goat cart from a movie studio to a vaudeville theater was shown as part of their vaudeville act.
- 53. The Fourth Alarm! (supporting role)
- Sep. 12, 1926 - Roach/Pathé - 2 reels - prod. K-11 - Our Gang series
- Filmed May 24 to June 14, 1926. ©Sep. 17, 1926.
1927
- In February of this year, Mary became ill while the act was playing the Riviera Theatre in Chicago. On Feb. 19th, her tonsils and adenoids were removed, leading to the
cancellation of several of the act's bookings. She left the tour on Feb. 26th to recuperate at home in Los Angeles.
- After briefly returning to the road, Mary left the act for good, replaced within a few weeks by Peggy Eames.
- After this, Mary started appearing in casting directories, but it doesn't appear that she had any luck getting film roles.
- By October 8th, Mary had returned to the road in an act with Scooter and Lila Lowry called Acting Out. This is according to The Lincoln Star of October 8th. The
Wichita Beacon of October 16th bills them as Hal Roach's Little Rascals: Mary Kornman, Scooter Lowery (sic) and Sister Lila, and refers to their act as
Crashing Into Vaudeville.
1928
- Around the early part of this year, it was decided that Mary and Scooter would team up with Johnny Downs in a new vaudeville act which would tour the Keith-Albee
circuit.
- The Motion Picture News from February 18th of this year reports that Mary and Johnny were currently vacationing in New York, and would be shortly returning to vaudeville
on an upcoming tour.
- Mary and Johnny's act was called In And Out Of The Movies and was written by Herman Timberg. It was on the road by March 30th.
1929
- The vaudeville tour continued into this year, with a visit to Hal Roach's hometown of Elmira, NY, in January.
- The act broke up in August at the earliest.
- In November, Mary visited the Roach studios and noted how much the place had changed.
- In December, Mary enrolled in Beverly Hills High School, the first time she had ever gone to a regular school.
1930
- Mary's enrollment in high school only lasted about a month, so she must have left by the end of January of this year.
- On March 26th, she was again signed to a longterm contract (to take effect on Apr. 1st) at Hal Roach Studios, this time to appear in The Boy Friends series of
comedies. She made a hundred dollars a week while making this series.
- The Voice Of Hollywood Series 1, No. 2 (appearance)
- Jan. 4, 1930 - Tiffany - 1 reel - Voice of Hollywood series
- Also listed for 1929. ©Jan. 8, 1930. Also featuring Mickey Daniels.
- Doctor's Orders (featured role: Mary)
- Sep. 13, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-32 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed Apr. 15 to May 2, May 11 and 12, and June 28, 1930. ©July 7, 1930. Also made as Spanish version entitled Lo ordeno el doctor, which used the English original
with full-frame cut-in titles, but wasn't accepted by MGM for release in this format. Mary takes part in singing "Smile When The Raindrops Fall" at the end of
this short.
- Bigger And Better (supporting role: Mary)
- Oct. 25, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-33 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed June 2 to 16, 1930, with retakes June 29 to 30, 1930. ©Nov. 24, 1930.
- Ladies Last (featured role: Mary)
- Dec. 6, 1930 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-34 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed July 7 to 25, 1930. ©Oct. 1, 1930.
1931
- On May 2nd of this year, Mary signed a new contract with Hal Roach Studios, to take effect on June 1st.
- Blood And Thunder (supporting role: Mary)
- Jan. 17, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-35 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed Aug. 23 to Sep. 4, 1930, with retakes Sep. 27, 1930, and added scenes Oct. 4 to 7, 1930. ©Nov. 28, 1930.
- High Gear (featured role: Mary)
- Feb. 28, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 3 reels - prod. S-37 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed Nov. 7 to 22, 1930. ©Feb. 2, 1931.
- Love Fever (featured role: Mary)
- Apr. 11, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-36 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed Oct. 6 to 14, 1930, with retakes Oct. 30, 1930. ©Jan. 7, 1931.
- Air-Tight (supporting role: Mary)
- May 9, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-38 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed Dec. 22, 1930, to Jan. 13, 1931. ©Mar. 19, 1931.
- Let's Do Things (bit part: cigarette girl)
- June 6, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 3 reels - prod. S-39 - All Star series with ZaSu Pitts & Thelma Todd
- Filmed Mar. 4 to 12, 1931. ©May 7, 1931. Also featuring The Boy Friends, for whose series this film was originally made.
- Call A Cop! (featured role: Mary)
- Sep. 12, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-1 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Also listed for Aug. 29, 1931. Filmed June 1 to 8, and 15 to 20, 1931, with added scenes June 27,1931. ©Aug. 26, 1931. Also released with Spanish subtitles as Llama a un
policia.
- Mama Loves Papa (featured role: Mary)
- Oct. 24, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-2 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed July 9 to 18, 1931. ©Oct. 1, 1931.
- Are These Our Children? (supporting role: Agnes aka Dumbbell)
- Nov. 14, 1931 - RKO - 10 reels - Eric Linden feature
- Filmed July and August 1931. ©Nov. 2, 1931. Mary was loaned out to RKO during the weeks ending July 11th, 18th, 25th, Aug. 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd, and for one day during
the week ending Aug. 29th.
- The Kickoff (supporting role: Mary)
- Dec. 5, 1931 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-3 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed Sep. 8 to 19, 1931. ©Nov. 19, 1931. Also released with Spanish subtitles as Futbol extraordinario.
1932
- In March of this year, the Boy Friends series finished filming after a duration of two years. Mary went on to find roles in various films, mostly feature-length.
- In October, Mary was back at the Roach studio, working in an Our Gang film for the first time in six years.
- Love Pains (spporting role: Mary)
- Feb. 13, 1932 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-4 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed Sep. 23 to Oct. 1, 1931. ©Mar. 1, 1932.
- The Knockout (featured role: Mary)
- Mar. 5, 1932 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-5 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed Nov. 16 to 22, 1931. ©Mar. 28, 1932.
- Too Many Women (featured role: Mary)
- May 14, 1932 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-7 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed Feb. 1 to 6, and Mar. 1 to 8, 1932. ©Oct. 3, 1932.
- Wild Babies! (small part: Mary)
- June 18, 1932 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. S-8 - All Star series with The Boy Friends
- Filmed Mar. 22 to 25, 1932. ©June 28, 1932. This film included footage from the unreleased Boy Friends film Hopping Off.
- The Hollywood Handicap (appearance)
- Aug. 10, 1932 - Thailans Club/Universal - 2 reels
- ©July 21, 1932. Featuring an all-star cast, including Dickie Moore.
- Exposure (role: Eileen Foster)
- Aug. 20, 1932 - Tower/Capitol - 71 min - Lila Lee feature
1933
- On June 16th, on the event of the premiere of "College Humor," Mary, along with her co-stars, appeared in a half-hour radio broadcast preceding the
screening.
- On August 21st, the Hollywood Reporter reported that Mary had been signed to play the title role in the Dumb Dora series of comedies produced by Magna Pictures in
New York. All indications are that this series never came to fruition.
- 120. Fish Hooky (supporting role: Miss Kornman aka Mary)
- Jan. 28, 1933 - Roach/MGM - 2 reels - prod. G-13 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Oct. 17 to 22, 1932. ©Jan. 16, 1933.
- Bondage (bit part: girl in record shop)
- Apr. 22, 1933 - Fox - 67 min. - feature
- ©Mar. 18, 1933. Starring Dorothy Jordan and Alexander Kirkland
- College Humor (supporting role: Amber Davis)
- July 5, 1933 - Paramount - 9 reels - feature
- Premiered June 16, 1933. ©June 23, 1933. Starring Bing Crosby, Richard Arlen, Mary Carlisle, Jack Oakie, and Burns & Allen. This was photographed by Mary's first
husband, Leo Tover. Mary takes part in singing "Down The Old Ox Road."
- Neighbors' Wives (supporting role: Mary McGrath)
- Sep. 20, 1933 - Fanchon Royer - 7 reels - feature
- ©July 26, 1933. Starring Dorothy Mackaill, Tom Moore and Vivian Oakland.
- Please (supporting role: Beth Sawyer)
- Dec. 15, 1933 - Sennett/Paramount - 2 reels - Bing Crosby series.
- ©Dec. 12, 1933.
- Flying Down To Rio (bit part: Belinha's friend)
- Dec. 29, 1933 - RKO - 10 reels - Dolores del Rio feature
- ©Dec. 29, 1933. Also starring Gene Raymond, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
1934
- A publicity photo dated February 15th of this year reveals that Mary was buying a beauty parlor, the operation of which she would carry out between film roles.
- On March 14th of this year, Mary eloped with cinematograher Leo Tover, who she had worked with the previous year. It was reported that the 18-year-old Mary got married
in order to gain more mature roles in movies, a plan that didn't work out for her.
- Just An Echo (supporting role)
- Jan. 19, 1934 - Sennett/Paramount - 2 reels - Bing Crosby series
- ©Jan. 17, 1934.
- The Quitter (supporting role: Annabelle Hibbs)
- Feb. 5, 1934 - Chesterfield/First Division - 7 reels - feature
- ©Feb. 14, 1934. Starring Charlie Grapewin and Emma Dunn.
- Up And Down (undetermined role)
- Mar. 2, 1934 - Paramount - 2 reels - feature
- ©Feb. 28, 1934. Starring Franklin Pangborn.
- Picture Brides (supporting role: Mataeo Rogers)
- Apr. 24, 1934 - Hoffman/Allied Pictures - 56 min.
- ©Sep. 19, 1933. Starring Dorothy Mackrail and Regis Toomey.
- Strictly Dynamite (bit part: party girl)
- May 11, 1934 - RKO - 8 reels - Jimmy Durante & Lupe Velez feature
- ©May 11, 1934. Starring Jimmy Durante and Lupe Velez.
- Financial Jitters (supporting role: Mary)
- Jul. 3, 1934 - Universal - 2 reels
- ©June 19, 1934. Starring Edward J. Nugent, Grady Sutton, and Franklin Pangborn.
- Madame Du Barry (bit part: Felice aka Sweet Pea)
- Oct. 13, 1934 - Warner Bros. - 9 reels - Dolores del Rio feature
- ©Oct. 6, 1934.
1935
- During this year, Mary was involved in the Young Friends series of features, reuniting her with Mickey Daniels.
- Later in the year, Mary landed the title role in a low-budget serial called "Queen Of The Jungle."
- Smokey Smith (featured role: Bess Bart)
- Apr. 2, 1935 - Supreme Pictures - 6 reels - Bob Steele feature
- Roaring Roads (supporting role: Mary McDowell)
- Apr. 13, 1935 - William Berke/Commodore - 6 reels - Young Friends feature
- Featuring David Sharpe, Gertrude Messinger, and Mickey Daniels.
- The Desert Trail (featured role: Anne)
- Apr. 22, 1935 - Malvern/Monogram - 5 reels - John Wayne feature
- Adventurous Knights (supporting role: Annette)
- June 7, 1935 - William Berke/Commodore - 6 reels - Young Friends feature
- Featuring David Sharpe, Gertrude Messinger, and Mickey Daniels.
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 1: Lost In The Clouds (supporting role: Mary Lawrence)
- July 7, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 2: Radium Rays (featured role: Joan Lawrence/ small part: Mary Lawrence)
- July 14, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 3: The Hand Of Death (featured role: Joan Lawrence)
- July 21, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Mary's alternate role of Mary Lawrence is shown in a photo.
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 4: The Natives Revenge (featured role: Joan Lawrence)
- Jul. 28, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 5: Black Magic (featured role: Joan Lawrence)
- Aug. 4, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 6: The Death Vine (featured role: Joan Lawrence)
- Aug. 11, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 7: The Leopard Leaps (featured role: Joan Lawrence)
- Aug. 18, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 8: The Doom Ship (supporting role: Joan Lawrence)
- Aug. 25, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 9: Death Rides The Waves (supporting role: Joan Lawrence)
- Sep. 1, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 10: The Temple Of Mu (featured role: Joan Lawrence)
- Sep. 8, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 11: Fangs In The Dark (featured role: Joan Lawrence)
- Sep. 15, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- Queen Of The Jungle chapter 12: The Pit Of Lions (featured role: Joan Lawrence)
- Sep. 22, 1935 - Wohl/Screen Attractions - 2 reels - serial
- The Calling Of Dan Matthews (supporting role: Kitty Marley)
- Dec. 10, 1935 - Lesser/Columbia - 7 reels - Richard Arlen feature
- ©Dec. 9,1935.
1936
- Early this year, or perhaps late in the previous year, Mary, along with Joe Cobb and Johnny Downs, visited Bob McGowan while the latter was directing "Too Many
Parents."
- On April 8th, Mary was scheduled to be among the old-timers of the Our Gang series to see the younger set off as they embarked on their personal appearance tour.
- On July 18th, Mary was present at Hal Roach Studios for the 15th anniversary celebration of Our Gang, posing for several photos with her fellow Gangsters.
- In December, Mary worked in the Our Gang series for one last time.
- Fox Movietone News (appearance)
- 1936 - Fox - 1 reel - newsreel
- Our Gang's fifteenth anniversary is featured in a Hollywood Spotlight segment with Jimmie Fidler.
1937
- 151. Reunion in Rhythm (small part)
- Jan. 9, 1937 - Roach/MGM - 1 reel - prod. K-5 - Our Gang series
- Filmed Dec. 9 to 14, 1936. ©Jan. 14, 1937.
- Swing It Professor (supporting role: Joan Dennis)
- May 13, 1937 - Conn/Ambassador - 6 reels - Pinky Tomlin feature
- ©Nov. 8, 1937.
- Youth On Parole (supporting role: Mae Blair)
- Oct. 4, 1937 - Republic - 6 reels
- Starring Marian Marsh, Gordon Oliver, Margaret Dumont and Peggy Shannon.
1938
- On October 7th of this year, Mary was divorced from Leo Tover.
- King Of The Newsboys (supporting role: Peggy)
- May 18, 1938 - Republic - 8 reels - feature
- ©Mar. 18, 1938. Starring Lew Ayres, Helen Mack and Alison Skipworth.
- That Certain Age (bit role2 friend)
- Oct. 7, 1938 - Universal - 11 reels - Deanna Durbin feature
- ©Oct. 13, 1938. Also starring Jackie Cooper.
- I Am A Criminal (supporting role: Alice Martin)
- Dec. 7, 1938 - Crescent/Monogram - 8 reels - John Carroll feature
- ©Dec. 1, 1938.
1939
- Zenobia (extra: townswoman)
- Apr. 21, 1939 - Roach/UA - 8 reels - prod. F-23 - feature
- Also listed for May 1939. ©Apr. 11, 1939. Starring Oliver Hardy, Harry Langdon, Billie Burke and Alice Brady. Previewed as It's Spring Again. UK title:
Elephants Never Forget.
1940
- At some point, Mary purchased a horse and contacted Ralph B. McCutcheon to teach the horse some tricks. They were subsequently married on May 6th of this year and Mary retired
from the film business, content to devote her life to the training and care of horses, along with her husband. They lived on a ranch in Sand Canyon called "Rancho Maria."
McCutcheon's horses appeared in many movies and TV programs. The couple would remain together for the rest of Mary's life.
- On The Spot (featured role: Ruth Hunter)
- June 11, 1940 - Monogram - 6 reels - Frankie Darro feature
- Also starring Mantan Moreland.
1952
- On October 12th of this year, The Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) reported that Mary coached Johnny Downs on horseback riding, in preparation
for his role in the 1953 film "Column South."
1955
- During this year, Mary 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.
1978
- Rascal Dazzle (archival)
- 1978 - King World/Picture Scores - 93 min. - documentary feature
- ©1978. Seems to have debuted on TV, followed by a theatrical release in late 1979. Includes footage from "Reunion In Rhythm."
1982
- Hollywood: The Gift Of Laughter (archival)
- May 16, 1982 - Wolper/Haley/MPA/ABC - 135 min. - TV movie
- Includes footage from "Monkey Business."
1984
- Our Gang: Inside The Clubhouse (archival)
- May 8, 1984 - Lang/Camellia City Telecasters - 93 mins. - TV documentary
- Includes footage from "The Champeen!" "The Sun Down Limited," "Thundering Fleas" and "Fish Hooky."
1994
- The Our Gang Story (archival)
- 1994 - Film Shows/GoodTimes - 120 min. - video documentary
- Includes footage from "The Champeen!" "The Sun Down Limited," "Monkey Business," "Shivering Spooks," "Fox Movietone News" and
"Reunion In Rhythm."
2002
- E! True Hollywood Story episode: Curse Of The Little Rascals (archival)
- Nov. 24, 2002 - E! Entertainment Television - 60 min. - TV documentary
Mary Kornman's payroll history
The following is a list of Mary's history at the Roach studio, with the amounts she 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.
Special note: Production A9 (The Champeen!), Production A38 (Ask Grandma), and Production K3 (One Wild Ride) are missing from
this list. It appears that in each case, they started off as the previous production, which then got divided into two films.
It was in May 1922 that we first encounter Mary in the payroll ledgers.
- May 20, 1922 - 5.00 charged to prod. A3 (Young Sherlocks)
Mary worked as a day player on May 17th, earning $5.
It would be about two and a half months before Mary worked with Our Gang again.
- Aug. 5, 1922 - 25.00 charged to prod. A7 (The Big Show)
Still a day player, Mary was given a check for $25, implying that she did five days of work at $5 a day.
- Aug. 12, 1922 - 30.00 charged to prod. A7
Mary was given a check for $30 during this week, implying that he did four days of work, but now at $7.50 a day.
- Aug. 19, 1922 - 25.00 charged to prod. A7 and A8 (The Cobbler)
Mary was given two checks during this week, the first for $10 and the second for $15, implying that she did five days of work at $5 a day. The Our Gang unit worked
on "The Big Show" for two days and "The Cobbler" for four days, so Mary must have worked on both films during this week.
- Aug. 26, 1922 - 30.00 charged to prod. A8
Mary was given a check for $30 during this week, implying that she did six days of work at $5 a day.
- Sep. 2, 1922 - 20.00 charged to prod. A8
Mary was given a check for $20 on Sep. 1st, implying that she did four days of work at $5 a day.
Mary went one week without work before retakes began on "The Big Show."
- Sep. 16, 1922 - 25.00 charged to prod. A7
Mary was given a check for $25 during this week, implying that she did five days of work at $5 a day.
- Sep. 23, 1922 - 10.00 charged to prod. A7
Mary was given a check for $10 on Sep. 23rd, implying that she did two days of work at $5 a day.
- Sep. 30, 1922 - 15.00 charged to prod. A7
Mary was given a check for $15 on Sep. 27th, implying that she did three days of work at $5 a day.
After this, it would be about a month and a half before Mary worked with Our Gang again.
- Nov. 11, 1922 - 25.00 charged to prod. A11 (A Pleasant Journey)
Still a day player, Mary was given a check for $25 on Nov. 11th, implying that she did five days of work at $5 a day.
- Nov. 18, 1922 - 15.00 charged to prod. A11
Mary was given a check for $15 on Nov. 15th, implying that she did three days of work at $5 a day.
It would be two months before Mary worked with Our Gang again, but in the meantime, she did put in one day of extra work at the
studio.
- Dec. 9, 1922 - 5.00 charged to prod. C78 (Tight Shoes)
Mary was given a check for $5 on Dec. 9th. The way the names are clumped in the payroll ledger strongly suggests that she worked in this Paul Parrott comedy. The only
other production that day was "Giants Vs. Yanks," so she might have worked in a deleted scene for Our Gang.
After this, it would be about a month and a half before Mary worked at the studio again.
- Jan. 20, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A14 (Dogs Of War!)
At this point, Mary was given a short-term contract for the duration of the current production.
- Jan. 27, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A14
- Feb. 3, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A14
- Feb. 10, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A14
- Feb. 17, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A15 (Lodge Night)
Mary's short-term contract was extended to include this latest production.
- Feb. 24, 1923 - 40.00 - 16.67 charged to prod. A14, 23.33 charged to prod. A15
Mary went two weeks without pay prior to the start of the next production.
- Mar. 17, 1923 - 22.50 charged to prod. A16 (Fast Company)
Back to day player status, Mary was given two checks during this week, one for $22.50 and another for $15, implying that she did five days of work at $7.50 a day.
This would have been Monday through Friday, Mar. 12th to 16th.
- Mar. 24, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A17 (Stage Fright)
At this point, Mary was given a short-term contract for the duration of the current production.
- Mar. 31. 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A17
- Apr. 7, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A17
- Apr. 14, 1923 - 40.00 - 20.00 charged to prod. A17, 20.00 charged to prod. A18 (July Days)
Mary's short-term contract was extended to include this latest production.
- Apr. 21, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A18
- Apr. 28, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A18
- May 5, 1923 - 26.67 charged to prod. A18
Mary was under contract during this week, but only worked four days. The remaining two days involved the filming of "Sunday Calm," which she didn't appear
in.
For the week ending May 12th, Mary doesn't appear in the payroll ledger, though the payroll summary includes her. The ledger is more likely to be accurate, since the Our Gang
unit was still working on "Sunday Calm."
- May 19, 1923 - 60.00 charged to prod. A19 (Sunday Calm)
Judging by the amount of her check, Mary was probably signed to her first longterm contract on May 10th. This meant that she would be paid even if she wasn't appearing in
the current production, which was the case during this week.
- May 26, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A19
- June 2, 1923 - 40.00 - 8.00 charged to prod. A18, 16.00 charged to prod. A19, 16.00 charged to prod. A20 (No Noise)
- June 9, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A20
- June 16, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A20
- June 23, 1923 - 40.00 - 13.33 charged to prod. A17, 26.67 charged to prod. A20
- June 30, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A17
- July 7, 1923 - 40.00 - 8.00 charged to prod. A17, 32.00 charged to prod. A19
- July 14, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A19
- July 21, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A21 (Derby Day)
- July 28, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A21
- Aug. 4, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A21
- Aug. 11, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A21
- Aug. 18, 1923 - 40.00 - 6.67 charged to prod. A21, 33.33 charged to prod. A22 (Tire Trouble)
- Aug. 25, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A22
- Sep. 1, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A22
- Sep. 8, 1923 - 40.00 - 16.00 charged to prod. A22, 24.00 charged to prod. A23 (Big Business)
- Sep. 15, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A23
- Sep. 22, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A23
- Sep. 29, 1923 - 40.00 - 20.00 charged to prod. A23, 20.00 charged to prod. A24 (The Buccaneers)
- Oct. 6, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A24
- Oct. 13, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A24
- Oct. 20, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A24
- Oct. 27, 1923 - 40.00 - 20.00 charged to prod. A24, 20.00 charged to prod. A25 (Seein' Things)
- Nov. 3, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A25
- Nov. 10, 1923 - 40.00 - 22.86 charged to prod. A25, 17.14 charged to prod. A26 (Commencement Day)
- Nov. 17, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A26
- Nov. 24, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A26
- Dec. 1, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A26
- Dec. 8, 1923 - 40.00 - 20.00 charged to prod. A26, 20.00 charged to prod. A27 (It's A Bear)
- Dec. 15, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A27
- Dec. 22, 1923 - 40.00 - 5.71 charged to prod. A25, 34.29 charged to prod. A27
- Dec. 29, 1923 - 40.00 charged to prod. A27
- Jan. 5, 1924 - 40.00 charged to prod. A27
- Jan. 12, 1924 - 40.00 - 2.22 charged to prod. A25, 28.89 charged to prod. A26, 8.89 charged to prod. A27
- Jan. 19, 1924 - 40.00 charged to prod. L12 (Short Kilts)
Even though Mary appeared in "Short Kilts," one of these days would involve the kids appearing in "Rupert Of Hee Haw."
- Jan. 26, 1924 - 40.00 - 13.33 charged to prod. A26, 26.67 charged to prod. L12
- Feb. 2, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A28 (Cradle Robbers)
- Feb. 9, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A28
- Feb. 16, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A28
- Feb. 23, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A28
- Mar. 1, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A29 (Jubilo, Jr.)
- Mar. 8, 1924 - 50.00 - 12.50 charged to prod. A27, 37.50 charged to prod. A29
- Mar. 15, 1924 - 50.00 - 25.00 charged to prod. A27, 25.00 charged to prod. A29
- Mar. 22, 1924 - 50.00 - 41.67 charged to prod. A29, 8.33 charged to prod. D57 (Fast Black)
- Mar. 29, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A30 (High Society)
- Apr. 5, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A30
- Apr. 12, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A30
- Apr. 19, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A30
- Apr. 26, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A31 (The Sun Down Limited)
- May 3, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A31
- May 10, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A31
- May 17, 1924 - 50.00 - 41.67 charged to prod. A31, 8.33 charged to prod. D59 (Riders Of The Kitchen Range)
- May 24, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A31
- May 31, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A31
- June 7, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A32 (Every Man For Himself)
- June 14, 1924 - 50.00 - 16.67 charged to prod. A16 (Fast Company), 33.33 charged to prod. A32
- June 21, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A16
- June 28, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A16
- July 5, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A33 (The Mysterious Mystery!)
Mary continued to receive her weekly check, in spite of not appearing in this film.
- July 12, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A33
- July 19, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A33
- July 26, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A33
- Aug. 2, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A33
- Aug. 9, 1924 - 50.00 - 25.00 charged to prod. A33, 25.00 charged to prod. A34 (The Big Town)
For the weeks ending Aug. 16th, 23rd and 30th, the studio was closed and Mary didn't receive any pay.
- Sep. 6, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A34
- Sep. 13, 1924 - 50.00 - 41.67 charged to prod. A33, 8.33 charged to prod. A34
- Sep. 20, 1924 - 50.00 - 8.33 charged to prod. A33, 41.67 charged to prod. A34
- Sep. 27, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A34
- Oct. 4, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A34
- Oct. 11, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A34
- Oct. 18, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A34
- Oct. 25, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A35 (Circus Fever)
- Nov. 1, 1924 - 50.00 - 20.83 charged to prod. A35, 29.17 charged to prod. A36 (Dog Days)
- Nov. 8, 1924 - 50.00 - 41.67 charged to prod. A35, 8.33 charged to prod. A36
- Nov. 15, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A35
- Nov. 22, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A36
- Nov. 29, 1924 - 50.00 - 43.33 charged to prod. A36, 6.67 charged to prod. F21 (Excuse My Glove)
- Dec. 6, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A36
- Dec. 13, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A36
- Dec. 20, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A37 (The Love Bug)
- Dec. 27, 1924 - 50.00 charged to prod. A37
- Jan. 3, 1925 - 50.00 charged to prod. A37
- Jan. 10, 1925 - 70.00 charged to prod. A37
- Jan. 17, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A37
- Jan. 24, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A39 (Shootin' Injuns)
- Jan. 31, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A39
- Feb. 7, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A39
- Feb. 14, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A39
- Feb. 21, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A40 (Official Officers)
- Feb. 28, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A40
- Mar. 7, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A40
- Mar. 14, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A40
- Mar. 21, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A41 (Mary, Queen Of Tots)
- Mar. 28, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A41
- Apr. 4, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A41
- Apr. 11, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A41
- Apr. 18, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42 (Boys Will Be Joys)
- Apr. 25, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42
- May 2, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42
- May 9, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42
- May 16, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42
- May 23, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A42
- May 30, 1925 - 60.00 - 24.00 charged to prod. A42, 36.00 charged to prod. A43 (Better Movies)
- June 6, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A43
- June 13, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A43
- June 20, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A43
- June 27, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. A43
Note: This production was subsequently renumbered K1, as the Animal Co. was renamed the Kid Co.
- July 4, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2 (Your Own Back Yard)
- July 11, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2
- July 18, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2
- July 25, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2
- Aug. 1, 1925 - 60.00 charged to prod. K2
- Aug. 8, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K2
- Aug. 15, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K2
For the weeks ending Aug. 22nd and 29th, the payroll ledger doesn't list Mary, no doubt due to the studio's annual summer closure. The payroll summary includes her,
though it's likely that the ledger is more accurate.
- Sep. 5, 1925 - 125.00 charged to prod. K4 (Good Cheer)
The payroll summary lists Mary's usual $75 amount for this week, but the payroll ledger adds an additional $50, presumably to serve as vacation pay for the two
previous weeks.
- Sep. 12, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K4
- Sep. 19, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K4
- Sep. 26, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K4
- Oct. 3, 1925 - 75.00 - 37.50 charged to prod. K4, 37.50 charged to prod. K5 (Buried Treasure)
- Oct. 10, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K5
- Oct. 17, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K5
- Oct. 24, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K5
- Oct. 31, 1925 - 75.00 - 62.50 charged to prod. K5, 12.50 charged to prod. K6 (Monkey Business)
- Nov. 7, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K6
- Nov. 14, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K6
- Nov. 21, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K6
- Nov. 28, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K6
- Dec. 5, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K6
- Dec. 12, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K7 (Baby Clothes)
- Dec. 19, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K7
- Dec. 26, 1925 - 75.00 charged to prod. K7
There were no ledger sheets for the week ending Jan. 2nd, due to the studio being closed, but Mary was still paid her $75.
- Jan. 9, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K7
- Jan. 16, 1926 - 75.00 - 12.50 charged to prod. K7, 62.50 charged to prod. K8 (Uncle Tom's Uncle)
- Jan. 23, 1926 - 75.00 charged to prod. K8
- Jan. 30, 1926 - 91.67 charged to prod. K8
Judging by this amount, Mary's salary increase must have taken place on Wednesday the 27th.
- Feb. 6, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K8
- Feb. 13, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K8
- Feb. 20, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K8
- Feb. 27, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K9 (Thundering Fleas)
- Mar. 6, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K9
- Mar. 13, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K9
- Mar. 20, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K9
- Mar. 27, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K9
- Apr. 3, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K9
- Apr 10, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K10 (Shivering Spooks)
- Apr. 17, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K10
- Apr. 24, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K10
- May 1, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K10
- May 8, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K10
- May 15, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K10
- May 22, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K10
- May 29, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K11 (The Fourth Alarm!)
- June 5, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K11
- June 12, 1926 - 100.00 charged to prod. K11
- June 19, 1926 - 33.33 charged to prod. K11
Mary's last day of filming with Our Gang took place on June 15th, which was a Tuesday. Because of this, she only received a third of her salary.
.It would be over six years before Mary worked in another Our Gang film, but only about four years before she worked at the Roach studio again. From 1930 to 1932, she was a
regular member of The Boy Friends, and made $100 per week.
- Oct. 22, 1932 - 120.00 charged to prod. G13 (Fish Hooky)
Mary was given $20 checks on each day from Monday to Saturday.
After this, it would be another four years before Mary worked at the Roach studio again, this time coming back for her last Our Gang appearance.
- Dec. 12, 1936 - 159.38 charged to prod. K5 (Reunion In Rhythm)
Mary was given $75 checks on both Dec. 9th and 10th, and then an overtime check on the 11th.
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