Frances Marion books in order
American journalist, author, film director and screenwriter
- Lived
- 1888–1973
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
- Also writes as
- Francis Marion, Frank M. Clifton
Frances Marion published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 play, beginning with Minnie Flynn (1925). The best-known is Off with Their Heads (1972).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Frances Marion
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Off with Their Heads
Frances Marion's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Minnie Flynn (1925)
Valley People (1935)
Non-fiction in order
Off with Their Heads (1972)
Plays in order
How to Write and Sell Film Stories (1937)
About Frances Marion
Frances Marion was an American screenwriter, director, journalist and author often cited as one of the most renowned female screenwriters of the 20th century alongside June Mathis and Anita Loos. During the course of her career, she wrote over 325 scripts. She was the first writer to win two Academy Awards. Marion began her film career working for filmmaker Lois Weber. She wrote numerous silent film scenarios for actress Mary Pickford, before transitioning to writing sound films.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frances Marion FAQ
- How many books has Frances Marion written?
- Frances Marion published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frances Marion's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Off with Their Heads.
- What is Frances Marion's last book?
- Off with Their Heads (1972).
- What is Frances Marion's most famous book?
- Off with Their Heads (1972) is Frances Marion's most widely read book.
- Does Frances Marion write under a pen name?
- Yes: Frances Marion has also published as Francis Marion and Frank M. Clifton.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.