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- Birth nameElsie Marcella Clifford
- Marcella Martin was born on June 5, 1916 in Champaign, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Gone with the Wind (1939), The Man Who Returned to Life (1942) and West of Tombstone (1942). She was married to Robert Lee McGratty, John Martin and James Ferguson. She died on October 31, 1986 in Houston, Texas, USA.
- SpousesRobert Lee McGratty(? - January 1979) (his death)John Martin (divorced)James Ferguson (divorced)
- Tested for the role of "Scarlett O'Hara" in Gone with the Wind (1939), but ended up with the supporting role of Cathleen Calvert. She filmed screen tests for the role of Scarlett on October 17 and December 21, 1938, and again on January 11, 1939.
- Her father was a State Senator.
- Before retiring in the 50s, she acted at the Shreveport Little Theater and in plays by Tennessee Williams.
- Held a degree in dramatics from the University of Illinois, where she was active in the debate club.
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