Marguerite Chapman
Born
March 9, 1918
Died
August 31, 1999 (81 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Chatham, New York, USA
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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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Known For

Hawaii Five-O
Patron · (1 episode)
1968

Spy Smasher Returns
Eve Corby
1966

The Amazing Transparent Man
Laura Matson
1960

Rawhide
Madge · (1 episode)
1959

Perry Mason
Faye Donner · (1 episode)
1957

Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Norma Randall · (1 episode)
1957

The Seven Year Itch
Miss Morris
1955

The Millionaire
Myra Putnam · (1 episode)
1955

Climax!
Myra Saunders · (1 episode)
1954

Climax!
Mrs. Carter · (1 episode)
1954

Climax!
Wife · (1 episode)
1954

Climax!
Kitty · (1 episode)
1954

Studio 57
(1 episode)
1954

Studio 57
Janet · (1 episode)
1954

Studio 57
Ann Scotland · (2 episodes)
1954
The Whistler
(1 episode)
1954
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
(2 episodes)
1953

City Detective
(2 episodes)
1953

Revlon Mirror Theatre
Elaine Merrill · (1 episode)
1953

Bloodhounds of Broadway
Yvonne Dugan
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Linda · (1 episode)
1952
Four Star Playhouse
Lisa · (1 episode)
1952

Sea Tiger
Jenine Duval
1952

The Last Page
Stella Tracy
1952
Chevron Theatre
(2 episodes)
1952

Flight to Mars
Alita
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Vicky · (1 episode)
1951

Kansas Raiders
Kate Clarke
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Linda · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Jane Drake · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Lenore · (1 episode)
1950

Your Show of Shows
(2 episodes)
1950

The Green Promise
Deborah Matthews
1949

Studio One
Laura Adams · (1 episode)
1948

The Gallant Blade
Nanon de Lartigues
1948

Coroner Creek
Kate Hardison
1948

Relentless
Luella Purdy
1948

Mr. District Attorney
Marcia Manning
1947

The Walls Came Tumbling Down
Patricia Foster, AKA Laura Browning
1946

One Way to Love
Marcia Winthrop
1946

Pardon My Past
Joan
1945

Counter-Attack
Lisa Elenko
1945

Strange Affair
Marie Dumont Baumler
1944

My Kingdom for a Cook
Pamela Morley
1943

Destroyer
Mary Boleslavski
1943

Appointment in Berlin
Ilse Von Preissing
1943

Murder in Times Square
Melinda Matthews
1943

One Dangerous Night
Eve Andrews
1943

The Daring Young Man
Ann Minter
1942

The Spirit of Stanford
Fay Edwards
1942

A Man's World
Mona Jackson
1942

Parachute Nurse
Glenda White
1942

Submarine Raider
Sue Curry
1942

Meet the Stewarts
Ann (uncredited)
1942

Spy Smasher
Eve Corby
1942
The Playgirls
Sexette Member
1942

You're in the Army Now
Navy Blues Sextette Member
1941

The Body Disappears
Christine Lunceford
1941

Navy Blues
Navy Blues Sextet Member
1941

A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob
Cecilia Grange
1941

Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
Mary Bolton
1940

On Their Own
Margaret
1940