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Marguerite Chapman (March 9, 1918 — August 31, 1999) was an American actress.
Born in Chatham, New York, she was working as a telephone switchboard operator in White Plains, New York when her good looks brought about the opportunity to pursue a career in modeling. Signed by the prestigious John Robert Powers Agency in New York City, the publicity she earned modeling brought an offer from 20th Century Fox film studios in Hollywood.
She made her film debut in 1940, working for the next two years in small roles. In 1942, her big break came with Republic Pictures when she was cast in the leading female role in the twelve-part adventure film serial Spy Smasher, a production that is considered by many as one of the best serials ever made. As a result, Chapman soon began receiving offers for more leading roles and appeared opposite important stars such as Edward G. Robinson and George Sanders. With America's entry in World War II, she entertained the troops, worked for the War bond drive and at the Hollywood Canteen.
During the 1950s Chapman continued to perform mostly in secondary film roles, notably in Marilyn Monroe's 1955 hit The Seven Year Itch. However, with the advent of television she kept busy into the early 1960s with guest appearances in a number different shows including Rawhide, Perry Mason, and Four Star Playhouse.
Chapman was reportedly initially selected to play the role of "Old Rose" Dawson-Calvert in the 1997 James Cameron epic Titanic but poor health prevented her from accepting the offer.[citation needed]
For her contribution to the motion picture industry, Marguerite Chapman has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6290 Hollywood Blvd.
Marguerite Chapman died in 1999, aged 81, and was interred in Holy Cross Cemetery, in Culver City, California
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Gender
Female
Birthday
March 9, 1918
Died
August 31, 1999
Birthplace
Chatham, New York, USA
Also Known As
Relentless
1948
Coroner Creek
1948
The Seven Year Itch
1955
Navy Blues
1941
Spy Smasher
1942
Sea Tiger
1952
Flight to Mars
1951
Mr. District Attorney
1947
One Dangerous Night
1943
One Way to Love
1946
A Man's World
1942
Pardon My Past
1945
Kansas Raiders
1950
The Playgirls
1942
Bloodhounds of Broadway
1952
The Green Promise
1949
A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob
1941
The Amazing Transparent Man
1960
Destroyer
1943
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
1940
+ 17 more movies
Perry Mason
1957
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Studio One
1948
Climax!
1954
Climax!
1954
Climax!
1954
Climax!
1954
Rawhide
1959
Four Star Playhouse
1952
Four Star Playhouse
1952
Studio 57
1954
Studio 57
1954
Studio 57
1954
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
1957
The Millionaire
1955
Your Show of Shows
1950
City Detective
1953
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
1953
Lux Video Theatre
1950
Lux Video Theatre
1950
+ 5 more TV shows