Marguerita Sylva

Marguerita Sylva

Deceased · Born: Jul 10, 1876 · Died: Feb 21, 1957

Personal Details

BornJul 10, 1876 Brussels, Belgium
Spouse
  • Major Bernard L. Smith

    ( Dec 1, 1915 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • William David Mann (theatrical mgr.)

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Marguerita Sylva, a renowned actress of her time, entered the world on July 10, 1876, in the vibrant city of Brussels, Belgium. She would go on to make a lasting impact on the world of cinema, captivating audiences with her talents in a wide range of films.

Some of her most notable roles include the 1920 silent film "The Honey Bee," the 1943 thriller "The Seventh Victim," and the 1945 musical comedy "The Gay Senorita."

Marguerita Sylva's personal life was just as fascinating as her professional career. She was married not once, but twice, first to Major Bernard L. Smith, and then to William David Mann, a theatrical manager.

Tragically, Marguerita Sylva's life came to a close on February 21, 1957, in Glendale, California, USA. Despite her untimely passing, her legacy lives on through her remarkable body of work, which continues to entertain and inspire audiences to this day.

Career

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1945
The Gay Senorita
The Gay Senorita as Maria Sandoval
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To Have and Have Not
To Have and Have Not as Cashier (uncredited)
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1943
The Seventh Victim
The Seventh Victim as Bella Romari
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The Leopard Man
The Leopard Man as Marta (uncredited)
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1941
They Dare Not Love
They Dare Not Love as Countess Marlik