Marguerite Clark | |
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 Clark in Photoplay, 1921 | |
| Born | Helen Marguerite Clark February 22, 1883 |
| Died | September 25, 1940 (aged 57) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Metairie Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Marguerite Clarke[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1900–1921 |
| Spouse | |
Helen Marguerite Clark (February 22, 1883 – September 25, 1940) was an American stage and silent film actress. As a movie actress, at one time Clark was second only to Mary Pickford in popularity.[2][3] With a few exceptions and some fragments, most of Clark's films are considered lost.[4]
- ^ "Marguerite Clarke In Play: Appears in 'The Wishing Ring'", The New York Times (Manhattan), October 20, 1909, p. 18. ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
- ^ "Foreign news: 'Tough for Has'-beens'." Variety, June 8, 1927, p. 2.
- ^ O'Dell, 1970 p. 146: "Mary Pickford's closest rival was Marguerite Clark..." See section below on "rivalry."
- ^ O'Dell, 1970 p. 146: "...Though it is at least possible to view Mary Pickford's films in private collections at the George Eastman House, none of Miss Clark's productions are known positively to exist."