Marguerite Courtot was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Unbeliever, Down to the Sea in Ships, and The Lurking Peril.
Personal and Family Life
Born on August 20, 1897, in Summit, New Jersey, Marguerite was recognized as one of the screen’s great beauties during her time. At the age of 12, she was sent to a European convent for education, but upon her return, her beauty led her to become a successful model. In 1923, she married fellow actor Raymond McKee, and they had one child together.
Career
Marguerite began her acting career in small movie roles in 1912 and quickly transitioned to starring in films. Although she was well known for her comedic roles, she preferred action and drama. During World War I, she took a break from acting to contribute to the war effort by selling bonds. After the war, she continued to find success in serials, particularly in 1919, before taking a step back from the industry to focus on family life.
Death and Legacy
Marguerite Courtot passed away on May 28, 1986, in Long Beach, California. She lived much of her later life in Hawaii. Although lesser-known today, her contributions to early cinema and her status as a prominent actress in silent films have left a lasting legacy.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Lurking Peril | 1916-01-02 | Marguerite |
| The Ventures of Marguerite | 1915-01-02 | Marguerite |
| The Chest of Fortune | 1914-03-02 | Kate Ward – Jack’s Sweetheart (part two) |
| The Unbeliever | 1918-02-15 | Virginie Harbrok |
| The Vampire | 1913-10-15 | Helen |
| The Secret Room | 1915-02-22 | Edna – the Doctor’s Niece |
| Down to the Sea in Ships | 1922-11-21 | Patience Morgan |
| Rogues and Romance | 1920-12-26 | Carmelita |
| Feathertop | 1916-04-17 | Elsie Green / Polly Goodkin |
| Jacqueline, or Blazing Barriers | 1923-03-19 | |
| The Swamp Fox | 1914-04-30 | Mary Videau |
| Man’s Greed for Gold | 1913-05-14 | |
| Shenandoah | 1913-07-04 | Jennie Buckthorn |
| The Fatal Legacy | 1913-09-10 | Helen Halleck – Henry’s Wife |
| A Celebrated Case | 1914-05-01 | Adrienne |
| The Show Girl’s Glove | 1914-06-22 | Rosie – a Junk Dealer’s Daughter |
| Through the Flames | 1914-06-24 | Milly Rogers – the Victim of Another Man’s Sin |
| Kit, the Arkansaw Traveler | 1914-08-01 | Alice Redding – Kit’s Daughter |
| The War Correspondent | 1913-03-08 | Myrtle |
| The Barefoot Boy | 1914-09-01 | Frances – the Barefoot Boy |
| The Trail’s End | 1916-02-11 | Marguerite |
| The Cabaret Singer | 1915-01-20 | Dorothy Clinton – Pearl’s Maid |
| The Undercurrent | 1919-11-16 | Fanny Brett |
| The Teeth of the Tiger | 1919-11-02 | Florence Chandler |
| Breaking Into the Big League | 1913-08-20 | Mamie Wallace |
| Pirate Gold | 1920-08-15 |