Marjorie Zier was an American actress who is best known for A Racing Romeo, Cactus Trails, and Phantom of the Range. She was born on February 3, 1909, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, and passed away on March 9, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Marjorie Zier came from a family with a successful background; her father was a car salesman. She moved to California in 1920, where she began her dancing career and later became a Mack Sennett Bathing Beauty. Throughout her life, she was married four times, including to Michael Cudahy and J. Richard Van Conover.
Career
Marjorie Zier started her acting career in movies at the young age of 18. She gained recognition for her roles in several films, including A Racing Romeo and Phantom of the Range. Over the course of her career, she took part in various short films and gained a following for her performances on screen.
Death and Legacy
Marjorie Zier passed away on March 9, 1952, in Los Angeles, California. Despite her relatively short career, she left a mark in the film industry during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Her contributions to early cinema are remembered by film enthusiasts and historians alike.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | A Racing Romeo | Leading Lady (as Jerry Zier) |
| 1927 | Cactus Trails | Sally Crater |
| 1928 | Phantom of the Range | Vera Van Swank |
| 1927 | The Girl from Everywhere | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1927 | A Dozen Socks | Maybelle |
| 1927 | Pass the Dumplings | Mazie |
| 1929 | Dynamite | Good Mixer (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Tough Guy’s Moll | (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Racket Cheers | The Maid (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Don’t Bite Your Dentist | Burly Husband’s Deaf Wife |
| 1930 | Average Husband | Connie – Party Girl at Cafe |