Marguerite Marsh was an American actress best known for her work in silent films, including The Phantom Honeymoon, The Master Mystery, and The Eternal Magdalene. Born on April 18, 1888, she had a brief but notable career that ended tragically at a young age.
Personal and Family Life
Marguerite Marsh, whose birth name was Marguerite Loveridge Marsh, was the eldest of seven children in her family. After her father passed away, her mother relocated the family to Los Angeles. She married Donald Loveridge in 1907 and had a daughter named Leslie, but the couple divorced in 1913. Marguerite was also the sister of famous actresses Mae Marsh and Mildred Marsh, and she worked alongside her sister Mae in the film Fields of Honor.
Career
Marguerite Marsh began her acting career at Biograph Studios in 1911, making her debut in The Primal Call. Known for her beauty and talent, she played supporting roles in many films but struggled to reach the same level of fame as her sister. Her acting in productions for studios like Goldwyn and Griffith received mixed reviews. Marsh also faced personal challenges, including a romantic relationship with comedian Fred Mace, which ended when she declined his marriage proposal.
Death and Legacy
Tragically, Marguerite Marsh’s life was cut short when she died on December 8, 1925, from bronchial pneumonia in New York City. She was only 37 years old at the time of her death. Marguerite is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, New York, and remains remembered for her contribution to silent cinema, despite her relatively brief career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Actor | 1912-05-06 | At Audition |
| A Voice from the Deep | 1912-03-21 | The Girl |
| Oh Mary Be Careful | 1921-09-01 | Susie |
| Iron to Gold | 1922-03-12 | Anne Kirby |
| The Primal Call | 1911-06-21 | At Party |
| The Carter Case | 1919-03-17 | Anita Carter |
| The Master Mystery | 1918-11-18 | Eva Brent |
| The Americano | 1916-12-23 | |
| Intolerance: Love’s Struggle Throughout the Ages | 1916-09-04 | Debutante |
| The Devil’s Needle | 1916-08-12 | Patricia Devon |
| The Center of the Web | 1914-12-01 | Old Clerk’s Daughter |
| The Phantom Honeymoon | 1919-10-19 | Betty Truesdale |
| Conquered Hearts | 1918-05-01 | Nora Carrigan |
| The Cattle King’s Daughter | 1912-04-20 | The Cattle King’s Daughter |
| Broncho Billy and the Bandits | 1912-05-04 | The Storekeeper’s Daughter |
| A Western Legacy | 1912-05-21 | Alice |
| Western Hearts | 1912-06-14 | Mabel |
| The Americano | 1915-07-17 | Elaine |
| The Woodman’s Daughter | 1913-04-13 | Marion – The Woodman’s Daughter |
| The Chasm | 1914-11-13 | Ruth – Dr. Mureaux’s Daughter |
| Boomerang Bill | 1922-01-15 | Annie |
| Little Meena’s Romance | 1916-04-09 | Meena’s Cousin |
| Threads of Destiny | 1914-10-21 | The Nun |
| Without Hope | 1914-12-20 | Hope Frenchman |
| The Doll-House Mystery | 1915-09-19 | Carmen’s Mother |
| Under Burning Skies | 1912-02-21 |