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Alan Marshal Facts
| Sign | Aquarius |
| Born |
Jan 29, 1909 Sydney, Australia |
| Died |
Jul 13, 1961 Chicago, IL |
| Age | Died at 52 |
| Total Facts | 4 |
A handsome, brunette, mustachioed Australian-born actor in the George Brent tradition who bolstered many femme stars in late 30s romantic dramas, including Greta Garbo and Irene Dunne.
Died of a heart attack while appearing on the Chicago stage with Mae West in "Sextette". The play was made into a movie ( Sextette (1978) ) with Timothy Dalton in Marshall's stage role.
Original casting choice for Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind (1939).
Suffered from a chronic nervous condition which ended his film career, forcing him to return to the theater.