Marilyn Jacobs Tenser

MARILYN JACOBS TENSER passed away peacefully after a short illness.A successful feature film producer and the guiding force behind Marimark Productions, the in-house production arm of Crown International Pictures, Inc., Marilyn produced over 43 motion pictures.Daughter of esteemed film producer Newton P. "Red" Jacobs, Marilyn grew up with a love of movies and an appreciation for what it took to get them made. Marilyn's lengthy career included a string of hit movies including THE BEACH GIRLS, WEEKEND PASS, TOMBOY, HUNK, MY MOM'S A WEREWOLF, LENA'S HOLIDAY, MY TUTOR (the single highest-grossing independent film of 1983) and the critically-acclaimed MY CHAUFFEUR.Marilyn was the first female producer to earn the prestigious "Award of Merit" from the National Association of Theatre Owners. She also received a number of other awards, including the coveted "Ida Schreiber Award" for leadership and community services, and the "Producer of the Year" award from the Rocky Mountain Motion Picture Association, an organization comprised of over 600 Theatre Owners. Her 1980 production of GALAXINA was awarded three top honors at the Paris International Film Festival, a feat never before achieved by a single entry.Marilyn served on the Will Rogers Institute's Board of Directors and on the Variety Club Scholarship Committee in Los Angeles. Marilyn was also an active member at Hillcrest Country Club, serving on the Social Activities Committee for many years.Marilyn was predeceased by her loving husband Mark in 2018.Because of COVID-19, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Marilyn Jacobs Tenser to the N. P. "Red" Jacobs - Mark Tenser Memorial Scholarship Fund of VARIETY – The Children's Charity Southern California (https://www.varietysocal.org/), 4601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #260, Los Angeles, CA 90010, (323) 655-1547.