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Margaret McWade
★ Acting

Margaret McWade

1872 – 1956 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Active 1914–1954

Margaret McWade, born in 1871, was an American actress who began her career in vaudeville during the early 1890s. Known for her comedic prowess, she appeared in It's a Joke, Son! (1947), bringing her stage experience to the realm of cult cinema. McWade's work reflects the humor and charm of mid-20th century film, contributing to the unique tapestry of exploitation and comedy that defines SassyFlix's catalog. Her performances remain a testament to the enduring appeal of classic comedic roles.

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It's a Joke, Son!

It's a Joke, Son!

1947 ★ 6.9
as Jennifer Whipple

Claghorn gets into some financial difficulties and is forced by a machine-political gang to enter a race for state senator against his wife (Una Merkel) who appears to have a good chance to beat the political hack backed by the machine. Claghorn is in to siphon votes and ensure his wife's opponent will win and is expected to run a campaign that will defeat himself and his wife. But, he runs to win and the machine's henchies abduct him.

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Filmography

48 credits
1950s 1 credit
1954
It Should Happen to You as Elderly Lady at Macy's (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1940s 5 credits
1947
The Bishop's Wife as Miss Trumbull
Movie ★ 7.1
1947
It's a Joke, Son! as Jennifer Whipple
Movie ★ 6.6
1942
Movie ★ 5.9
1942
The Remarkable Andrew as Mrs. Ballard
Movie ★ 7.4
1940
Remedy for Riches as Gertrude Purdy
Movie ★ 5.5
1930s 14 credits
1939
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Younger Sister (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1939
I Stole a Million as Matron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1939
When Tomorrow Comes as Woman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1938
Forbidden Valley as Mrs. Scudd
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Lost Horizon as Missionary (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Danger – Love at Work as Aunt Patty Pemberton
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
We Have Our Moments as Woman in Stateroom
Movie ★ 7.2
1937
Wings Over Honolulu as Nellie Curtis
Movie ★ 6.4
1937
Love in a Bungalow as Miss Lydia Bisbee
Movie ★ 10.0
1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Amy Faulkner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1936
Theodora Goes Wild as Aunt Elsie
Movie ★ 6.6
1936
Postal Inspector as Old Maid - Mrs. Compton (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Movie ★ 7.5
1935
The Last Days of Pompeii as Calvus' Wife (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1920s 22 credits
1928
Women Who Dare as Mrs. Kelly
Movie ★ 10.0
1926
High Steppers as Mrs. Clancy
Movie ★ 9.0
1925
The Lost World as Mrs. Challenger
Movie ★ 6.8
1925
White Fang as Mrs. Black
Movie ★ 9.0
1924
Broken Barriers as Mrs. Durland
Movie ★ 3.7
1924
Sundown as Mrs. Brent
Movie ★ 8.0
1924
The Painted Lady as Mrs. Smith
Movie ★ 10.0
1924
The Cyclone Rider as Mrs. Armstrong
Movie ★ 8.0
1923
Alice Adams as Mrs. Adams
Movie ★ 9.0
1921
Movie ★ 9.0
1921
Movie ★ 6.3
1921
The Blot as Mrs. Griggs
Movie ★ 6.3
1921
Her Mad Bargain as Mrs. Dunn
Movie ★ 10.0
1921
The White Mouse as The Mother
Movie ★ 8.0
1921
Garments of Truth as Mrs. Crope
Movie ★ 10.0
1920
The Confession as Mrs. Bartlett
Movie ★ 6.7
1920
Stronger Than Death as Mrs. Boucicault
Movie ★ 7.0
1920
Darling Mine as Agnes McCarthy
Movie
1920
Food for Scandal as Señora Maria Serra
Movie ★ 8.0
1920
Her Beloved Villain as Madame Bergomat
Movie ★ 10.0
1920
Alias Miss Dodd as Sarah Ross
Movie ★ 9.0
1920
Shore Acres as Ann Berry
Movie ★ 6.5
1910s 6 credits
1919
Movie
1918
Movie
1917
Blue Jeans as Cindy Tutwiler
Movie ★ 5.9
1914
The President’s Special as The Floor Switchman's Wife
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