Rosalind Marquis was an American actress who is best known for Gold Diggers of 1937, Talent Scout, and Marked Woman. Born on September 11, 1915, in Chicago, Illinois, she gained recognition in the entertainment industry during the 1930s.
Personal and Family Life
Rosalind was born Rosalind Saindon and was the daughter of an usher in a family of eight siblings. She had three marriages, the first to William L Waller, followed by Thomas E. Saxe Jr., and later Edwin Diamond Axton II, with whom she had three children. She met Ed Axton while performing with Edith Piaf and enjoyed a vibrant family life.
Career
Rosalind began her career after winning a beauty contest at the Chicago World Fair, which led her to Hollywood where she appeared in musicals and comedies. After her acting career faded, she shifted her focus to the nightclub scene and later became a socialite in Kentucky, stepping away from showbiz in the 1940s.
Death and Legacy
Rosalind Marquis passed away on June 12, 2006, in Naples, Florida, though the cause of her death remains undisclosed. Despite her brief career in Hollywood, she left behind a legacy as a talented singer and actress of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Marked Woman | 1937-04-10 | Florrie Liggett |
| Earthworm Tractors | 1936-07-24 | Telephone Girl |
| Talent Scout | 1937-07-24 | Bernice Fox |
| Echo Mountain | 1936-08-28 | Wilhelmina Schmidt |
| Gold Diggers of 1937 | 1936-12-28 | Sally |
| Bullets or Ballots | 1936-06-06 | Specialty (uncredited) |
| A Day at Santa Anita | 1937-05-22 |