Marjorie Daw was an American actress who is best known for Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, The Puppet Crown, and East Lynne.
Personal and Family Life
Marjorie Daw was born on January 19, 1902, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her birth name was Margaret House, and she is recognized as the older sister of actor Chandler House. Daw was married twice, first to A. Edward Sutherland from July 1923 to 1925 and later to Myron Selznick from January 23, 1929, until their divorce in 1942.
Career
Marjorie Daw had a prolific career in silent films, appearing in many notable movies like His Majesty, the American and Mr. Fix-It. Her charming presence on screen earned her recognition during the early days of cinema and she became known as “The Girl with the Nursery Rhyme Name.”
Death and Legacy
Marjorie Daw passed away on March 18, 1979, in Huntington Beach, California. Her contributions to early Hollywood cinema remain noteworthy, as she was part of significant film history and culture of her time. Daw’s character roles and performances left a lasting impact on her audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| His Majesty, the American | 1919-09-01 | Felice, Countess of Montenac |
| Mr. Fix-It | 1918-04-15 | Marjorie Threadwell |
| A Modern Musketeer | 1917-12-30 | Elsie Dodge |
| His Master’s Voice | 1925-09-01 | Mary Blake |
| Why Girls Say No | 1927-02-21 | Becky Whisselberg |
| He Comes Up Smiling | 1918-09-09 | Billie Bartlett |
| Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm | 1917-09-22 | Emma Jane Perkins |
| The Great Redeemer | 1920-10-24 | The Girl |
| Out of the Darkness | 1915-09-08 | Jennie Sands |
| The Sagebrush Trail | 1922-04-30 | Mary Gray |
| The Passionate Adventure | 1924-07-01 | Vicky |