Marjorie Zier (February 2, 1909 – March 9, 1952) was an American film actress.
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1925 | The Ancient Mariner | Extra | |
1927 | Cactus Trails | Sally Crater | |
1928 | Phantom of the Range | Vera van Swank |
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]
Marjorie Zier (February 2, 1909 – March 9, 1952) was an American film actress.
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1925 | The Ancient Mariner | Extra | |
1927 | Cactus Trails | Sally Crater | |
1928 | Phantom of the Range | Vera van Swank |
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]