Marion Weadle

Marion Weadle is Ethel’s first starring role. A native of Nome, Alaska, Ethel began her acting career at the age of two by being a substitute dancing monkey for a prominent Alaskan organ grinder. She was so good that within a few weeks she replaced the monkey full-time. She worked with the grinder until her teenage years when her size made it impossible to wear the little hat. Marion was also the host of the television programs “Good Morning Nome” and “Good Night Nome”. “Those were interesting shows to work on,” says Ethel. “During certain parts of the year only four minutes separated the two programs. It was super, really nutty!”