Marguerite Skirvin was an American actress who is best known for her roles in A Parisian Romance, Passers By, and The Lords of High Decision. She was born on November 4, 1893, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and passed away on March 26, 1963, in Bethesda, Maryland.
Personal and Family Life
Marguerite Skirvin was the daughter of William H. Skirvin, a wealthy oil magnate and hotel owner in Oklahoma City. She had three children with her first husband, Robert John Adams: Robert J., Elizabeth H., and William S. After her marriage to Adams ended in divorce, she married George Tyson in 1937, a union that lasted until her death.
Death and Legacy
Marguerite Skirvin died on March 26, 1963, in Bethesda, Maryland. Though she enjoyed a brief career in acting during the 1910s, her legacy is intertwined with her family’s wealth and connections, notably as the sister of prominent Washington, DC hostess Perle Mesta. Her contributions to early cinema remain part of her heritage.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Rise of Susan | 1916-12-18 | Ninon |
| The Quitter | 1916-07-10 | Glad Mason |
| The Upheaval | 1916-08-28 | Joan Madison |
| The Lords of High Decision | 1916-02-28 |