Margaret McWade

Margaret McWade

Deceased · Born: Sep 3, 1872 · Died: Apr 1, 1956

Personal Details

BornSep 3, 1872 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Margaret McWade, born Margaret May Fish on September 3, 1871, was a renowned American actress who made a lasting impact on the world of stage and film. Her illustrious career, which spanned across the early 1890s, commenced in the realm of vaudeville, a popular form of entertainment during that era.

Margaret's most iconic role was as one of the Pixilated Sisters, a hilarious and captivating stage act that she shared with actress Margaret Seddon. The duo's comedic timing and chemistry on stage left audiences in stitches, cementing their place in the annals of entertainment history.

Years later, in 1936, Margaret reprised her roles in the movie Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, a cinematic masterpiece that showcased her remarkable acting prowess. Her versatility as an actress, coupled with her ability to adapt to different mediums, solidified her position as a true legend of the silver screen. Margaret McWade's remarkable journey, marked by her dedication to her craft and her unwavering passion for performance, left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Career

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1954
It Should Happen to You
It Should Happen to You as Elderly Lady at Macy's (uncredited)
{"id":69611,"title":"It's a Joke, Son!","year":"1947","character":"Jennifer Whipple","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/its-a-joke-son-1947","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69611.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69611.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
It's a Joke, Son!
It's a Joke, Son! as Jennifer Whipple
{"id":3685,"title":"The Bishop's Wife","year":"1947","character":"Miss Trumbull","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-bishops-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7o738t2cl500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7o738t2cl500.jpg"},"released":1}
The Bishop's Wife
The Bishop's Wife as Miss Trumbull
{"id":71377,"title":"Scattergood Survives a Murder","year":"1942","character":"Lydia Quentin","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/scattergood-survives-a-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71377.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
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{"id":71867,"title":"Remedy for Riches","year":"1940","character":"Gertrude Purdy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/remedy-for-riches","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71867.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71867.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Remedy for Riches
Remedy for Riches as Gertrude Purdy
{"id":69233,"title":"The Hunchback of Notre Dame","year":"1939","character":"Younger Sister (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69233.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69233.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Younger Sister (uncredited)
{"id":73029,"title":"Wings Over Honolulu","year":"1937","character":"Nellie Curtis","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/wings-over-honolulu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73029.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73029.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Wings Over Honolulu
Wings Over Honolulu as Nellie Curtis
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We Have Our Moments
We Have Our Moments as Woman in Stateroom
{"id":32503,"title":"Lost Horizon","year":"1937","character":"Missionary (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lost-horizon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32503.jpg"},"released":1}
Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon as Missionary (uncredited)
{"id":73371,"title":"Theodora Goes Wild","year":"1936","character":"Aunt Elsie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/theodora-goes-wild","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73371.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73371.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
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Postal Inspector
Postal Inspector as Old Maid - Mrs. Compton (uncredited)
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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Amy Faulkner (uncredited)
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1935
The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii as Calvus' Wife (uncredited)
{"id":120336,"title":"The Lost World","year":"1925","character":"Mrs. Challenger","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-lost-world-1925","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120336.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120336.jpg"},"released":1}
1925
The Lost World
The Lost World as Mrs. Challenger
{"id":76442,"title":"The Blot","year":"1921","character":"Mrs. Griggs","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-blot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76442.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76442.jpg"},"released":1}
1921
The Blot
The Blot as Mrs. Griggs