Marjorie Reynolds

Born: 1917-08-12

Birthplace: Buhl, Idaho, USA

Biography

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Marjorie Reynolds (née Goodspeed; August 12, 1917 – February 1, 1997) was an American film/television actress and dancer, who appeared in more than fifty films.

Perhaps Reynolds' best-known film was Holiday Inn (1942), which introduced the classic song "White Christmas". She performed the song both as a duet with Bing Crosby and later in a solo performance, although her singing was dubbed by Martha Mears. The movie also showcased her dancing ability. She also had major roles in Fritz Lang's Ministry of Fear (1944) and in the movie Up in Mabel's Room (1944).

Reynolds starred with Abbott and Costello in the supernatural comedy The Time of Their Lives (1946). In the film, Costello spends most of his screen time with Reynolds. She later appeared in the NBC version of the television series The Life of Riley (1953–1958).

Reynolds has a star in the Television section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1525 Vine Street.

Known For

Gone with the Wind
Holiday Inn
His Kind of Woman
Ministry of Fear
The Time of Their Lives
Broadway Melody of 1938
Guilty Trail
Home Town Story
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
Star Spangled Rhythm

Top Movie Credits

Gone with the Wind Guest at Twelve Oaks (uncredited)
Holiday Inn Linda Mason
His Kind of Woman Helen Cardigan
Ministry of Fear Carla Hilfe
Broadway Melody of 1938 Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Home Town Story Janice Hunt
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered Self (archive footage)
Star Spangled Rhythm Marjorie Reynolds