Lorne, Marion

Marion studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York (which Agnes Moorhead also studied in the 1920s and Elizabeth Montgomery in the late 1940s). She married the playwright Walter Hackett. Together they founded the Whitehall Theater in the West End . Their theater was designed by Edward Stone. Hackett passed away in 1942 . In 1944, Brian Ricks took over the theater, and maintained the same comedic role. In the 1970s, the theater housed a museum specializing in military affairs. Whitehall Theater is active today. In 1951, Hitchcock noted Lorne as Mrs. Anthony in Strangers on the Train . He was very impressed with her.

Lorne appeared in 27 episodes of “ My Wife Bewitched Me, ” and was one of the most memorable actresses. Aunt Clara was one of the few relatives of Samantha that Darrin practically loved. Lorne last appeared in episode 137. Marion had a collection of antique door handles, which was included in " My wife enchanted me. " Coincidentally, in The Girl Rush (1955), Marion played the role of Aunt Clara, as in the series My Wife Charmed Me . Marion was posthumously rewarded with an Emmy . She had a heart attack 10 days before the ceremony in 1968. Elizabeth Montgomery accepted the award for her.