Margaret Lindsay, a renowned American film actress, was born Margaret Kies on September 19, 1910, and would pass away on May 9, 1981. During her time as a Warner Bros. contract player in the 1930s, she was extremely productive, showcasing her impressive acting skills in a variety of films.
Margaret Lindsay gained recognition for her supporting roles in numerous successful movies of the 1930s and 1940s, including the iconic films "Jezebel" (1938) and "Scarlet Street" (1945). She also took on leading roles in lower-budgeted B movie films, such as the popular Ellery Queen series at Columbia, which she starred in during the early 1940s.
Margaret Lindsay's most notable and critically acclaimed performance was her portrayal of Hepzibah Pyncheon in the 1940 film adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel "The House of the Seven Gables". This role is widely regarded as the standout performance of her illustrious career.