Portrait of Marjorie Gateson

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Marjorie Gateson was an actress of stage, film and television. At the age of 21, Gateson made her Broadway debut in the 1912 musical “The Dove of Peace”. Other Broadway productions were soon to follow including the 1913 play “The Little Café”, the 1917 musical “Have a Heart”, the 1927 musical comedy “Oh Ernest!”, and the 1930 comedy “As Good as New”. Gateson relocated to Hollywood where her film career would begin. Gateson was cast in secondary roles where she often portrayed aloof socialite characters. Gateson’s noted films included the 1935 “Goin’ to Town” and the 1936 “Milky Way”. Gateson made her small screen debut in 1949, appearing in the television soap opera “One Man’s Family”. Gateson’s career would find additional success with other daytime series, including the 1954 drama “The Secret Storm”. This portrait print captures a close up of Gateson's visage, centered left. Gateson's neck is adorned with a bejeweled necklace. She slightly tips her head backward as she looks left with an expression of reflection. Gateson styles her hair in a bobbed fashion reminiscent of the 1920 flapper era. The photograph has the signature "Hixon- Connelly K.C." in the lower right hand corner of the print.
Portrait of Marjorie Gateson
Portrait of Marjorie Gateson
Inventory
Collection Number
17563
Building
Current Location
Storage Room 303
Floor
Lower Level/Vault
Description
Details
A sepia toned print of an American stage, film, and television actress, Marjorie Gateson.
Artist
Artist Dates
1884 -1982
Artist Nationality
American
Framed
Yes
 - Glass
Width
1 inch
Height
31 inches
Length
25 inches
Object Type
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video