Marjorie Reynolds

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Marjorie Reynolds (Template:Née Goodspeed; August 12, 1917 – February 1, 1997) was an American film and television actress who appeared in more than 50 films, including the 1942 musical Holiday Inn,[1] in which she and Bing Crosby introduced the song "White Christmas" in a duet, albeit with her singing dubbed.

Early life

The daughter of a doctor and his wife,[2] Reynolds was born Marjorie Goodspeed in Buhl, Idaho.[3] She acted under the names Marjorie Goodspeed and Marjorie Moore.[4] When she was three years old, her family moved to Los Angeles, California.[2] She began to take dancing lessons at age 4. She attended Los Angeles High School.[5]

Career

Beginning at age 6,[2] Reynolds was a featured child actress in such silent films as Scaramouche (1923). At age 8 she stopped acting to concentrate on education until leaving school at 16 to play a ballerina in Herbert Brenon's Wine, Women and Song (1933). She went on to appear in bit parts in many films, including Gone with the Wind (1939) and as a chorus girl in Paramount Pictures musicals. Her first speaking role was in Murder in Greenwich Village (1937) and she then appeared in a number of westerns for Poverty Row studios opposite most of the cowboy stars of the time with the exception of Gene Autry.[6]

Reynolds played the loyal girlfriend opposite wrongly accused Richard Cromwell in Enemy Agent (1940). That same year, in The Fatal Hour, Reynolds appeared for Monogram Pictures as a reporter on the trail of Boris Karloff's detective James Lee Wong and opposite Grant Withers as a cop.

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Doomed to Die (1940), Boris Karloff seated. Standing L-R, Marjorie Reynolds, Gibson Gowland, Grant Withers
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William Bendix and Marjorie Reynolds in a 1956 episode of the television series The Life of Riley

Perhaps her best-known film was Holiday Inn (1942), which introduced the classic song "White Christmas". She performed the song both as a duet with Bing Crosby and later in a solo performance, although her singing was dubbed by Martha Mears.[7] The movie also showcased her dancing ability.

She also had major roles in Fritz Lang's Ministry of Fear (1944) and in the movie Up in Mabel's Room (1944).[8] Her career progression was hindered by the premature death of her mentor, Mark Sandrich.

Reynolds starred with Abbott and Costello in the supernatural comedy The Time of Their Lives (1946), one of the few films with Abbott and Costello as leads but not together as a team. Instead, Costello spends most of his screen time with Reynolds; they play a pair of American Revolution ghosts who need the help of Abbott and his friends to get to heaven. Leonard Maltin's review of the film describes it as "Most unusual film for A&C and one of their best... Imaginative, funny, and well done."[9] She was cast in a supporting role in Mario Lanza's film debut, That Midnight Kiss (1949).

She later appeared in the NBC version of the television series The Life of Riley[10] (1953–1958) and appeared on three episodes of the television series Leave it to Beaver (1960–1963).

Personal life

Reynolds was married to Jack Reynolds, a casting director.[11] The couple had a daughter, Linda, and divorced in 1952.[12] Her second husband was film editor Jon M. Haffen (who during his acting career had been billed as John Whitney). He died in 1985.[3][13][7]

Recognition

Reynolds has a star in the Television section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1525 Vine Street.[14]

Death

On February 1, 1997, having suffered from congestive heart disease, she collapsed and died in Manhattan Beach, California, while walking her dog. She was 79 years old.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Acting credits

Film

Year Title Role Director Producer Studio/Distributor Other cast members Refs.
1923 Script error: No such module "sort". Child (uncredited) Script error: No such module "sort". B. P. Shulberg Productions Script error: No such module "sort"., Preferred Pictures, Exclusivité Equitable Films Kenneth Harlan, Miriam Cooper [15]
Scaramouche Bit part (uncredited) Script error: No such module "sort". Rex Ingram Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry, Lewis Stone [15]
Trilby Waif (uncredited) Script error: No such module "sort". Richard Walton Tully Associated First National Pictures Andrée Lafayette, Creighton Hale
1924 Revelation Child (uncredited) George D. Baker Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Viola Dana, Monte Blue, Lew Cody [15]
1933 Wine, Women and Song Marilyn Arnette (credited as Marjorie Moore) Script error: No such module "sort". I. E. Chadwick State Rights Lilyan Tashman, Lew Cody [16]
College Humor (uncredited) Script error: No such module "sort". William LeBaron Bing Crosby, Jack Oakie, Richard Arlen, Mary Carlisle [15]
1935 Collegiate (uncredited) Ralph Murphy Adolph Zukor Paramount Pictures Jack Oakie [4]
1936 Script error: No such module "sort". (uncredited) Script error: No such module "sort". Adolph Zukor Paramount Pictures Jack Benny
Three Cheers for Love (Uncredited) Script error: No such module "sort". Adolph Zukor Paramount Pictures Robert Cummings, Eleanore Whitney
College Holiday Student (uncredited) Script error: No such module "sort". William LeBaron, Harlan Thompson Paramount Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Martha Raye [17]
Dancing Pirate (Uncredited) Script error: No such module "sort". Merian C. Cooper RKO Pictures Rita Hayworth, Frank Morgan, Charles Collins
1937 Murder in Greenwich Village Molly Murphy Script error: No such module "sort". Irving Briskin Columbia Pictures Richard Arlen, Fay Wray [18]
Tex Rides with the Boy Scouts Norma Willis Script error: No such module "sort". Edward L. Alperson Grand National Films Inc. Tex Ritter, Philip Ahn [19]
1938 Western Trails Alice Script error: No such module "sort". Paul Malvern Universal Pictures Bob Baker [20]
Delinquent Parents Edythe Ellis as a young woman Script error: No such module "sort". Ben N. Judell State Rights Doris Weston [21]
Rebellious Daughters Claire Script error: No such module "sort". Ben N. Judell State Rights Verna Hillie [22]
Six Shootin' Sheriff Molly Morgan Script error: No such module "sort". Max Alexander Grand National Films Inc. Ken Maynard [23]
Script error: No such module "sort". Jean Greeley Script error: No such module "sort". L. G. Leonard Columbia Pictures Buck Jones [24]
Script error: No such module "sort". Jane Allen Script error: No such module "sort". Trem Carr Universal Pictures Bob Baker [25]
Guilty Trails Jackie Script error: No such module "sort". Trem Carr Universal Pictures Bob Baker [26]
Man's Country Madge Crane Script error: No such module "sort". Robert Tansey Monogram Pictures Jack Randall [27]
1939 Gone with the Wind (uncredited) Script error: No such module "sort". David O. Selznick Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Vivien Leigh [28]
Mr. Wong in Chinatown Bobby Logan Script error: No such module "sort". William T. Lackey Monogram Pictures Boris Karloff, Grant Withers [29]
Streets of New York Anne Carroll Script error: No such module "sort". Scott R. Dunlap Monagram Pictures Jackie Cooper [30]
Sky Patrol Betty Lou Barnes Script error: No such module "sort". Paul Malvern Monogram Pictures Jackie Coogan, Milburn Stone, Jason Robards Sr. [31]
Racketeers of the Range Helen Lewis Script error: No such module "sort". Bert Gilroy RKO Radio Pictures George O'Brien, Chill Wills [32]
Danger Flight Betty Lou Script error: No such module "sort". Paul Malvern Monogram Pictures Milburn Stone, Jacon Robards Sr. [33]
Mystery Plane Betty Lou Script error: No such module "sort". Paul Malvern Monogram Pictures Milburn Stone, Jason Robards Sr. [34]
Stunt Pilot Betty Lou Script error: No such module "sort". Paul Malvern Monogram Pictures Milburn Stone, Jason Robards Sr. [35]
Script error: No such module "sort". Mary Script error: No such module "sort". Trem Carr Universal Pictures Bob Baker [36]
Timber Stampede Anne Carr Script error: No such module "sort". Bert Gilroy RKO Radio Pictures Chill Wills [37]
1940 Script error: No such module "sort". Bobby Logan Script error: No such module "sort". William T. Lackey Monogram Pictures Boris Karloff, Grant Withers [38]
Doomed to Die Bobby Logan Script error: No such module "sort". William T. Lackey Monogram Pictures Boris Karloff, Grant Withers [39]
Midnight Limited Joan Marshall Script error: No such module "sort". T. R. Williams Monogram Pictures John 'Dusty' King [40]
Chasing Trouble Susie Script error: No such module "sort". Grant Withers Monogram Pictures Frankie Darro, Mantan Moreland, Milburn Stone [41]
Up in the Air Anne Mason Script error: No such module "sort". Lindsley Parsons Monogram Pictures Frankie Darro, Mantan Moreland [42]
Enemy Agent Peggy O'Reilly Script error: No such module "sort". Ben Pivar Universal Pictures Richard Cromwell, Helen Vinson, Robert Armstrong [43]
1941 Cyclone on Horseback Mary Corbin Script error: No such module "sort". Bert Gilroy RKO Radio Pictures Tim Holt [44]
Dude Cowboy Barbara Adams Script error: No such module "sort". Bert Gilroy RKO Radio Pictures Tim Holt [45]
Script error: No such module "sort". Margaret Swann Script error: No such module "sort". Larry Darmour Columbia Pictures Jack Holt [46]
Robin Hood of the Pecos Jeanie Grayson Script error: No such module "sort". Joseph Kane Republic Pictures Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes [47]
Secret Evidence Linda Wilson Script error: No such module "sort". E.B. Derr Producers Releasing Corporation Charles Quigley [48]
Tillie the Toiler Bubbles Script error: No such module "sort". Robert Sparks Columbia Pictures William Tracy, Sylvia Field [49]
Top Sergeant Mulligan Gail Nash Script error: No such module "sort". Lindsley Parsons Monogram Pictures Nat Pendleton, Carol Hughes, Sterling Holloway [50]
Law of the Timber Perry Lorimar Script error: No such module "sort". Bernard B. Ray Producers Releasing Corporation Monte Blue, J. Farrell MacDonald [51]
1942 Holiday Inn Linda Mason Script error: No such module "sort". Mark Sandrich Paramount Pictures Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Virginia Dale [52]
1943 Dixie Jean Mason Script error: No such module "sort". Paul Jones Paramount Pictures Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, Billy De Wolfe, Clara Blandick, Eddie Foy, Jr. [53]
Star Spangled Rhythm Herself Script error: No such module "sort". Joseph Sistrom Paramount Pictures Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Mary Martin, Veronica Lake [54]
1944 Ministry of Fear Carla Hilfe Script error: No such module "sort". Buddy G. DeSylva Paramount Pictures Ray Milland, Carl Esmond, Hillary Brooke [55]
3 Is a Family Kitty Mitchell Script error: No such module "sort". Sol Lesser United Artists Charles Ruggles, Fay Bainter, Hattie McDaniel, Arthur Lake [56]
Up in Mabel's Room Geraldine Ainsworth Script error: No such module "sort". Edward Small United Artists Charlotte Greenwood, Gail Patrick, Dennis O'Keefe [57]
1945 Bring on the Girls Sue Thomas Script error: No such module "sort". Fred Kohlmar Paramount Pictures Eddie Bracken, Veronica Lake [58]
Duffy's Tavern Peggy O'Malley Script error: No such module "sort". Danny Dare Paramount Pictures Bing Crosby [59]
1946 Meet Me on Broadway Ann Stallings Script error: No such module "sort". Burt Kelly Columbia Pictures Fred Brady [60]
Monsieur Beaucaire Princess Maria of Spain Script error: No such module "sort". Paul Jones Paramount Pictures Bob Hope [61]
Script error: No such module "sort". Melody Allen Script error: No such module "sort". Val Burton Universal Pictures Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Gale Sondergaard [62]
1947 Heaven Only Knows Ginger Script error: No such module "sort". Seymour Nebenzal United Artists Robert Cummings, Brian Donlevy [63]
1949 Bad Men of Tombstone Julie Script error: No such module "sort". Maurice King King Brothers Productions Barry Sullivan, Broderick Crawford [64]
That Midnight Kiss Mary Script error: No such module "sort". Joe Pasternak Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Mario Lanza, Kathryn Grayson [65]
1950 Customs Agent Lucille Gerrard Script error: No such module "sort". Rudolph Flothow Columbia Pictures Benson Fong, William Eythe [66]
Script error: No such module "sort". Martha Rollins Script error: No such module "sort". Bryan Foy Warner Bros. John Archer, David Brian [67]
Rookie Fireman Margie Williams Script error: No such module "sort". Milton Feldman Columbia Pictures Bill Williams, Barton MacLane [68]
1951 His Kind of Woman Helen Cardigan Script error: No such module "sort". Robert Sparks RKO Pictures Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell, Vincent Price [69]
Home Town Story Janice Hunt Script error: No such module "sort". Arthur Pierson Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Jeffrey Lynn, Donald Crisp, Alan Hale, Jr. [70]
1952 Models Inc. Peggy Howard Script error: No such module "sort". Jack Dietz Mutual Pictures Corporation Howard Duff, Coleen Gray [71]
No Holds Barred Rhonda Nelson Script error: No such module "sort". Jerry Thomas Monogram Pictures Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, David Gorcey, Bernard Gorcey [72]
1956 Mobs, Inc. Mary Hale Browne (archive footage) Script error: No such module "sort". Reed Hadley [73]
1959 Juke Box Rhythm Martha Manton Script error: No such module "sort". Sam Katzman Columbia Pictures Jo Morrow, Jack Jones, Brian Donlevy [74]
1962 Script error: No such module "sort". Mary Script error: No such module "sort". Ken Kennedy Emerson Film Enterprises Inc. George Kennedy [75]

Television

Year Title Role Episode Refs.
1949 Hands of Mystery Secret Life of a Killer
1951 Script error: No such module "sort". A Case of Marriage [15]
Hollywood Theatre Time Sally Sanders The Spectre [76]
Racket Squad The Fabulous Mr. James
Gruen Guild Theater The Luckiest Guy in the World [15]
Gruen Guild Theater Peril in the House
1952 Script error: No such module "sort". The Blonde The Slide Rule Blonde
1953 Script error: No such module "sort". Nurse Peace and Quiet [77]
1955 Script error: No such module "sort". Louise Malcolm The Fred Malcolm Story
1953–1958 Script error: No such module "sort". Peg Riley 76 episodes [15]
1960 Script error: No such module "sort". Barbara's Mother Millionaire Dixon Cooper
Shirley Temple's Storybook Betty Emmy Lou
Leave It to Beaver Mrs. Murdock Chuckie's New Shoes
1961 Whispering Smith Baby Doll Harris The Idol
Surfside 6 Mrs. Phelps Little Star Lost
1962 Tales of Wells Fargo Helen Mapes Don't Wake a Tiger
Alcoa Premiere Eleanor The Cake Baker [15]
Leave It to Beaver Mrs. Murdock Beaver the Babysitter
Our Man Higgins Dodie Bannister The Three Faces of Higgins
1963 Laramie Mrs. Sherman The Last Battleground [78]
Leave It to Beaver Mildred Gregory The All-Night Party
Wide Country Katy Blaufus The Quest for Jacob Blaufus
Our Man Higgins Dodie Bannister Black Thursday
Our Man Higgins Dodie Bannister The Milkman Cometh
1969 Script error: No such module "sort". Annie Butterworth Love Comes to Annie Butterworth
1978 Pearl Nurse #3 [79]

Notes

Citations

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