Marjorie Zier (February 2, 1909 – March 9, 1952) was an American film actress.
Film career edit
Zier first became interested in acting as a child after trying on outlandish clothing from her mother's wardrobe. When she was 15, she dropped out of High School to become a full time actress. Her first film was The Ancient Mariner, where she played an extra. Her first major role was in the 1927 film Cactus Trails.[1]
Partial filmography[2] edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | The Ancient Mariner | Extra | |
| 1927 | Cactus Trails | Sally Crater | |
| 1928 | Phantom of the Range | Vera van Swank |
Personal life edit
Zier was the third wife of Michael Cudahy, who was a descendant of meat-packing industrialist Michael Cudahy (industrialist). In 1941, Zier divorced Cudahy, citing cruelty.[3]
In 1945, she moved in with real estate agent Stanley Wassil.[4] In 1952, she and Wassil separated, with Zier keeping their apartment. A month later, Wassil beat Zier to death during an argument.[5]
References edit
- ^ "At The Strand". Niles Daily Star. 4 May 1928. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Marjorie Zier". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Wife of Michael Cudahy Wins Uncontested Divorce". Los Angeles Times. 1 July 1941. p. 45. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "'I Loved Her,' Suspect in Death Insists". Los Angeles Times. 11 March 1952. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Ex-Sennett bathing beauty slain in quarrel; jail lover". Los Angeles Daily News. 3 March 1952. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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