A few months ago I posted about Andy Clyde (1892 - 1967). His is a well known name in film and TV. I received an e-mail from a chap in London who told me about Beebe. He was actually writing a short bio of her for a magazine at the time, which has since been published in the Journal of Popular Culture. His name is Ian Craine.
Marjorie Beebe appears in 79 titles from 1926 to 1939, and was a staple in over 40 films with Mack Sennett, who gave her a real chance starting in 1929. She made 17 films with Andy Clyde, and played his daughter in many of the 'Pop Martin' movies.
Her first talkie was a Fox film called Four A.M. made in 1927. It starred Tyler Brooke (1886 - 1943) who was in several Hal Roach movies, including some with Laurel and Hardy.
Beebe moved to Sennett in 1929 and her first film there, also with Andy Clyde, was called A Hollywood Star. About ten of these early films also starred Harry Gribbon (1885 - 1961) who had a long movie career of over 150 films.
Beebe only made one feature while at Sennett. Hypnotized in 1932 starred the comedy team of George Moran and Charles Mack, a vaudeville act who worked in black face as the Two Black Crows. Marjorie played a maid, so it must have been a Bit Part for her. The movie does not get very good reviews.
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| Photo courtesy of Ian Craine |
So there are the 'nuts and bolts' of Marjorie Beebe to give you some background. On Thursday I will post a bio of her that was written by Ian Craine specifically for me (and you). I am sure you will find it interesting and informative.
Actors like Beebe should be remembered for their contribution to the film industry. Who knows how many people she may have influenced?
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