Marjorie Gateson

Marjorie Augusta Gateson (January 17, 1891 – April 17, 1977 ) was an American stage and film actress.

Early years

Gateson was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Augusta and Daniel Gateson. Her maternal grandfather and brother were clergymen; Some sources state her father was one too, the latter being where her mother taught elocution. She made her Broadway debut at the age of 21 in the chorus of the musical The Dove of Peace on November 4, 1912; the show closed after 12 performances. During the much longer run of her next Broadway play, The Little Cafe (November 12, 1913 – March 14, 1914), she played several of the characters. and found success in 1954 at age 63 playing matriarch Grace Harris Tyrell on the daytime soap The Secret Storm, a role she would play until 1968. Gateson also made numerous other television appearances in the 1950s, including episodes of Hallmark Hall of Fame, Robert Montgomery Presents, and United States Steel Hour.

Personal life and death Gateson never married and said: "I wanted nothing but to be an actress. I didn't even consider trying both."

Gateson suffered a stroke, which ended her acting career, - Mrs. Van Derholt Obliging Young Lady (1942) - Mira Potter Rings on Her Fingers (1942) - Mrs. Fenwick Juke Box Jenny (1942) - Mrs. Horton Meet the Stewarts (1942) - Mrs. Goodwin No Time for Love (1943) - Sophie The Youngest Profession (1943) - Mrs. Drew Rhythm of the Islands (1943) - Mrs. Holton The Sky's the Limit (1943) - Canteen Hostess I Dood It (1943) - Mrs. Spelvin Casanova in Burlesque (1944) - Lucille Compton Hi, Good Lookin'! (1944) - Mrs. Clara Hardacre Seven Days Ashore (1944) - Mrs. Elizabeth Arland Ever Since Venus (1944) - Maude Hackett One More Tomorrow (1946) - Aunt Edna Collier The Caddy (1953) - Mrs. Grace Taylor