Marjorie Gateson

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Characters played by Marjorie Gateson

Aunt Louise — You'll Never Get Rich (1941)

Aunt Louise is Sheila Winthrop's aunt and a participant in the family scenes surrounding Sheila's relationships. She is present when Captain Tom Barton visits Sheila's apartment and threatens Robert Curtis as part of a prank, and she later accompanies Sheila to the camp to visit Tom and his mother.

Myrtle Tweep — Turn Off the Moon (1937)

Myrtle is Dinwiddy's secretary and the woman whose heart he hopes to win by arranging a romantic match for Caroline Wilson and Terry Keith. When Dinwiddy is in trouble and she receives a call, the plot summary says she is no help. Her relationship with Dinwiddy motivates his matchmaking scheme.

Mrs. Desmond Fowler (uncredited) — Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940)

Parental figure, provides context for Daphne's background

Mrs. Holton — Rhythm of the Islands (1943)

The wife of Mr. Holton. She accompanies her husband and daughter Joan to the island. The plot summary provides no further details regarding her specific actions or role in the events.

Rose — The False Madonna (1931)

A passenger traveling with Peter Angel and Tina on a hotel bus and train. She is involved in the opening argument regarding card cheating that results in them being thrown out of the hotel.

Mrs. Rutherford — We Have Our Moments (1937)

Mrs. Rutherford is one of the people Mary meets aboard the liner. The synopsis identifies the Rutherfords as having just stolen money with Smacksey as their accomplice, connecting her to the theft that involves Mary when Smacksey hides the money in Mary's trunk. No further actions or personal details about her are given.

Mrs. Grace Thorne — Blind Adventure (1933)

Mrs. Grace Thorne is presented as the wife of Major Thorne and one of the owners of the house Bruce enters. She and her husband initially react with annoyance and then amusement to Bruce's claim that he saw a body. Bruce and Rose later overhear her with the others discussing the need for more time to fix things up; Steele says the Thornes are imposters in a gang.

Mrs. Maggie Winfield — Private Number (1936)

The Winfield matriarch who takes a liking to Ellen and insists on keeping her employed as her personal maid despite the family's initial objections.

Mrs. Lawton — Cocktail Hour (1933)

Mrs. Lawton is William Lawton's wife. She appears with him at a party hosted by Princess de Longville and publicly insults Cynthia, exposing the painful consequences of Cynthia's involvement with a married man. Her confrontation helps prompt Lawton to follow Cynthia to her hotel, where the ensuing clash involves Philippe.

Mrs. Marley — Lady Killer (1933)

Wealthy homeowner who falls victim to Dan's staged car accident scam. A fake doctor convinces her to let Dan rest in her mansion, allowing him to scout the property for future burglaries.

Mrs. Bradford — Happiness Ahead (1934)

Mrs. Bradford is Joan Bradford's mother and one of the parents who want Joan to marry the young Travis. Joan does not share that interest, so Mrs. Bradford's role is connected to the family pressure that precedes Joan's meeting with Bob Lane and her decision to live in a city apartment independently.

Mrs. Horton — Juke Box Jenny (1942)

Mrs. Horton is the chief stockholder of the company that supplies jukeboxes with classical recordings, and her hatred of swing music limits the records Roger Wadsworth can sell. She is also the mother of Roger's fiancée, Genevieve, tying the company's conflict directly to his personal life.

Career Overview

Marjorie Gateson has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Andy Hardy Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The King's Vacation, Honolulu Lu, Excuse the Pardon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
85
Birth Date
1891-01-15
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q510115), public domain (CC0).