Marjorie Reynolds
Biography
Marjorie Reynolds was an American actress who worked in film and television and appeared in more than 50 movies. Born in Buhl, Idaho, she moved to Los Angeles as a child and began dancing lessons at age four. She started as a child actress in silent films at age six, then returned to the screen at sixteen in Wine, Women and Song (1933). After bit parts and westerns, she played a reporter in The Fatal Hour (1940). Her best-known film was Holiday Inn (1942), in which she and Bing Crosby introduced White Christmas, though Martha Mears dubbed her singing. She had major roles in Ministry of Fear (1944) and The Time of Their Lives (1946), the latter with Abbott and Costello. On television she appeared in The Life of Riley from 1953 to 1958 and on Leave it to Beaver. She died in 1997.
79years old at death
- Born Buhl
- Died Manhattan Beach
- Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
- Also credited as Marjorie Goodspeed, Marjorie Moore
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 11 years1940 to 1951
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First role
Reynolds was a featured child actress in silent films starting at age 6, appearing in Scaramouche (1923), then quit acting at 8 to focus on school.
About the name
Early in her career, Reynolds performed using the names Marjorie Goodspeed and Marjorie Moore. She later became known as Marjorie Reynolds.
Getting ready for a role
In Holiday Inn (1942), Reynolds and Bing Crosby introduced "White Christmas" as a duet, but her singing was dubbed by Martha Mears.
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Best known for
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Most often with
William Nigh directed two of these films. Six actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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William NighDirector, 2 films, 1940
All films by William Nigh
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.