Marion Ravenwood
Marion Ravenwood | |
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Henry "Mutt" Jones III (deceased) | |
Nationality | American |
Marion Ravenwood is a fictional character who first appeared in the 1981 film
Concept and creation
Screenwriter
Kasdan's depiction of Marion was more complex, and she was genuinely interested in
After Raiders of the Lost Ark was released, Spielberg wanted Allen to return for
Appearances
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Marion's father,
Marion entered into a relationship with Indiana Jones during this time (when she was 15 years old, according to the novelization,[9] although not quite reliable due to the differences and inconsistencies[10]) Jones abruptly left the Ravenwoods in 1926; Marion was about 16 or 17 years old when the relationship ended, and Jones was 27-28, ten years her senior. Later in her life, Marion chastised Jones, stating, "I was a child! I was in love! It was wrong and you knew it!" Jones showed little remorse and simply replied, "You knew what you were doing."
After Jones broke off contact with them both, he returned to the United States to focus on his career as an archaeology professor, and Marion and her father settled in Nepal. She later started running a local tavern – "The Raven" – after its manager (her father) died and left it to her. Taking advantage of her high tolerance for alcohol, she would frequently drink the bar's patrons under the table on a wager. She refused to return to the United States until she had enough money to return "with style".
In 1936, Marion found herself back in contact with Jones, when he offered her money for the headpiece of the Staff of Ra, an artifact originally located by her father. Reluctant at first, she was forced to cooperate when the bespectacled Gestapo agent
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Jones continued to pursue archaeological artifacts, while Marion tried her hand at
Twenty years after Mutt's birth, Russians captured Oxley in an attempt to find the mythical crystal skulls that he had pursued. After she was captured trying to find Oxley, Marion sent Mutt to find Jones. After a desperate escape attempt, she revealed to Jones, who had remained clueless, that Mutt was actually his son. During the adventure, she and Jones again realized their love for each other. Back home, they were married, set to continue their adventures together.[11]
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
In the late 1960s, Mutt decided to enlist in the military against his father's wishes, which led to him getting killed in action during the Vietnam War. Mutt's death takes a heavy emotional toll on Marion and with Jones finding himself unable to console her, she demands a separation and refuses to talk to him. After Jones returns to his present time from the Siege of Syracuse in 212 BC gravely injured, Jones' goddaughter Helena Shaw gets in touch with Marion about his injuries and she agrees to help him recover. Jones is surprised to see Marion and they reconcile when Jones finally admits his own anguish.
References
- ^ Sblendorio, Peter (13 June 2021). "A look at the legacy of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' as the film turns 40". Sun Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ a b c d e Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (DVD). Paramount Pictures. 2003.
- ISBN 978-0-7528-1848-1.
- ^ Fuster, Jeremy (2 January 2020). "Harry Hamlin Says He Lost Indiana Jones Role After Dissing Steven Spielberg in Hidden-Camera Audition". TheWrap. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "25 Years of Indy!". Empire. October 2006. pp. 73, 78.
- ^ Kirschling, Gregory; Labrecque, Jeff (2008-03-12). "Indiana Jones: 15 Fun Facts". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2008-03-15. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
- ^ Gantt, Aaron. "Interview with Rob MacGregor". The Indy Experience. Archived from the original on 2007-11-10. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- ^ "Comic-Con: Frank Darabont Talks 'Indy' Similarities". MTV. 2007-07-28. Archived from the original on 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- Looper.com. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ISBN 978-1-0719-4038-9.)
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: CS1 maint: location (link - ^ "Indiana Jones: Marshall College: Ravenwood, Marion". IndianaJones.com. Archived from the original on 2007-03-04.
External links
- "Marion Ravenwood". IMDb. Archived from the original on 2017-04-04.