Margarita Fischer

A Biography of the Silent Film Star

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by Theresa St. Romain

Type

Biographies

Subject

Actress > Margarita Fischer

Keywords

Margarita Fischer, actress, silent cinema

Publishing date

2012

Publisher

McFarland & Co

1st publishing

2008

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 201 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-6933-8

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Book Presentation:
Born on February 12, 1886, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, Margaret Fischer made her stage debut at the tender age of eight. Now called Margarita, by 1910, she had embarked on a new and daring occupation--as an actress in the fledgling industry of motion pictures. Although Margarita Fischer made an attempt to preserve her cinematic accomplishments shortly before her death in 1975, her career has remained largely unknown--until now. This biography details Fischer's life and career, examining not only her work in front of the camera but also the broader issues--including her devotion to family and her shrewd management of her public image--which informed her personal and professional decisions. It follows her sometimes difficult marriage to fellow performer Harry Pollard and examines her work with Pollard Picture Plays, a production company founded by the couple. Movies discussed include The Butterfly Girl, The Devil's Assistant, Impossible Susan and, her final film, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Through the lens of Fischer's life and career, the reader sees the changing mores and lifestyles of America, particularly those of the film industry itself. Never-before-published photographs and a filmography listing over 170 projects complete this story of one of America's earliest film stars.

About the Author:
Theresa St. Romain works as a project coordinator in medical research and lives in Wichita, Kansas. Her interests include silent film and community health, and she has published articles in both fields.

Press Reviews:
"a well-researched account of the actress’ life and career. I greatly admire writers who go after subjects that are little-known and are not adequately covered elsewhere…well-written…thank you, Ms. St. Romain. Well done!"—Classic Images.

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