Mia Marvin (November 1, 1904 – September 27, 1992) was an American actress best known for her role in The Public Enemy as the woman who houses and rapes James Cagney. In her film career spanning five years she appeared in three films and never in a credited role.The Public Enemy DVD Commentary track
Marvin was the daughter of William Thatcher Marvin and granddaughter of Col. E. J. C. Kewen, California's first attorney general. When she was nine years old, an article in the Los Angeles Sunday Times recognized her for having written two songs and taught herself to play the violin.
Before she became an actress, Marvin was a danseuse. Her work on stage included acting in No, No, Nanette (1925), Ladies All (1931), and Elmer the Great (1931) in San Francisco and So This Is London (1927) in Los Angeles.
Marvin was married to Maurice G. Luxford.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1931 The Public Enemy Jane Uncredited1932 You Said a Mouthful Armstrong's Secretary Uncredited1935 The Call of the Wild Stage Heroine Uncredited, (final film role)
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The Public Enemy DVD Commentary track