Marguerite Clark

February 22, 1883
September 25, 1940
Gender
Female
Notable Roles
Polly in "Mr. Pickwick"
Sylvia in "Happyland"

Both of Marguerite Clark's parents died when she was a young girl, leaving her in the care of her older sister, Cora. Marguerite began a singing career in order to help support herself and her sister, gaining the attention of DeWolf Hopper, with whom she performed in both of her Seattle appearances. Marguerite went on to have a successful silent film career.

Sources
Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marguerite_Clark); "Marguerite Clark Honored at Funeral." New York Times 29 Sept 1940: 45.; Flom, Eric L. "Silent Film Stars on the Stages of Seattle." Jefferson: McFarland, 2009.

Grand Opera House

Place Type
Neighborhood
Address
213 Cherry Street, Seattle Washington
Opened
1900
Closed
1917
Sources
Flom, Eric L. Silent Film on the Stages of Seattle: A History of Performances by Hollywood Notables. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, 2009. Print.
"Grand Opera House, Pioneer Square, Seattle WA". Pacific Coast Architecture Database (PCAD). University of Washington Libraries. 9 Dec 2005. Web. 22 Jan 2015. digital.lib.washington.edu/architect/structures/6078
"Summary for 213 Cherry St". Seattle Historical Sites. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. 22 Jan 2015. www.seattle.gov/DPD/HistoricalSite

A Scene from "Happyland"

Image
Date
1908
Description

A scene from "Happyland" which opened Jan. 30, 1908, at the Moore Theater, Seattle. Includes Nella Shayne, Marguerite Clark, and Alice Hills.

Source
http://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/cdm/ref/collection/sayre/id/12331

A Scene from "Happyland"

Image
Date
1908
Description

A scene from "Happyland" which opened Jan. 30, 1908, at the Moore Theater, Seattle. Includes Marguerite Clark, De Wolf Hopper, and William Wolfe.

Source
http://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/cdm/ref/collection/sayre/id/12568
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