Margaret Whistler (born Louise Margaret Pepper; July 31, 1888 – August 25, 1939) was a performer and actress in films in the United States as well as a costume designer. She appeared in about 30 films before transitioning to full time costume designing at various studios.
A character actress, she also did wardrobe design including see-through gossamer robes and one costume essentially consisting of strands of pearls for the 1921 film Queen of Sheeba.
Whistler died on August 25, 1939, at the age of 51.
Early life Louise Margaret Pepper was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1888. She attended Notre Dame Academy in Washington D.C.
Career She worked for Universal. She was a costume designer at several studios. She married radium researcher Merle Farnsworth and became Louise Farnsworth. They divorced after a few years.
Filmography Alas and Alack (1915) Doctor Neighbor (1916) as Mrs. Albert Rogers Come Through (1917) as Mrs. Stoat Her Soul's Inspiration (1917) as Madame La Rue The Little Orphan (1917) as Fannie Harrison The Queen of Sheba, costume designer
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External links Margaret Whistler Findagrave entry