Marjorie Reynolds

Marjorie Reynolds (August 12, 1917 – February 1, 1997) was an American film actress. She appeared in more than 70 films. Born Marjorie Goodspeed, in Buhl, Idaho, as her parents made the cross-country trip from Maine to settle in California, she was featured as a child actress in silent films such as Scaramouche (1923). Her first speaking role was in Murder in Greenwich Village (1937). She also appeared in bit parts in many A-pictures including Go... more

Marjorie Reynolds (August 12, 1917 – February 1, 1997) was an American film actress. She appeared in more than 70 films. Born Marjorie Goodspeed, in Buhl, Idaho, as her parents made the cross-country trip from Maine to settle in California, she was featured as a child actress in silent films such as Scaramouche (1923). Her first speaking role was in Murder in Greenwich Village (1937). She also appeared in bit parts in many A-pictures including Gone with the Wind (1939). Her films include Holiday Inn (1942), Fritz Lang's Ministry of Fear (1944) and Up in Mabel's Room (1944). Her career progression was hindered by the premature death of her mentor, Mark Sandrich. Often featured in dramatic roles, in Holiday Inn, she showed her ability to dance, and she performed "White Christmas" as a duet with Bing Crosby, although her singing was dubbed by Martha Mears. She later appeared in the NBC version of the television series The Life of Riley (1953-1958). On February 1, 1997, having suffered... less