Marjorie Zier

Marjorie Zier (February 2, 1909 – March 9, 1952) was an American film actress.

Film career

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

Year[2] Title Role Notes
1925The Ancient MarinerExtra
1927Cactus TrailsSally Crater
1928Phantom of the RangeVera van Swank

Personal life

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

  1. ↑ "At The Strand". Niles Daily Star. 4 May 1928. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  2. ↑ "Marjorie Zier". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  3. ↑ "Wife of Michael Cudahy Wins Uncontested Divorce". Los Angeles Times. 1 July 1941. p. 45. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  4. ↑ "'I Loved Her,' Suspect in Death Insists". Los Angeles Times. 11 March 1952. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  5. ↑ "Ex-Sennett bathing beauty slain in quarrel; jail lover". Los Angeles Daily News. 3 March 1952. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-02-03.