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Sara Allgood
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Sara Allgood

1879 – 1950 · Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland [now Dublin, Republic of Ireland] · Active 1918–1950

Sara Allgood, born in 1879, was an Irish actress who made significant contributions to both stage and screen. She appeared in The Lodger (1944), showcasing her ability to navigate the suspenseful atmosphere of classic horror. Allgood's career spanned decades and continents, from her early days in the Irish National Theatre to her later work in Hollywood, including The Fabulous Dorseys (1947). Her performances reflect a deep connection to the dramatic arts, enriching the cult film landscape with her unique presence.

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The Fabulous Dorseys

The Fabulous Dorseys

1947 ★ 5.0
as Mrs. Dorsey

Growing up in a coal-mining community in Philadelphia, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey (playing themselves) are encouraged by their father, Thomas (Arthur Shields), to study music. The highly competitive siblings are soon playing with their father's band. As grown men, the Dorseys begin touring with their own ensemble, with childhood friend Jane Howard (Janet Blair) on vocals. Despite their rising success, the bickering brothers have a falling out, and Jane schemes to reconcile them.

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Filmography

47 credits
1950s 2 credits
1950
Sierra as Mrs. Jonas
Movie ★ 5.4
1950
Cheaper by the Dozen as Mrs. Monahan
Movie ★ 6.4
1940s 28 credits
1949
Challenge to Lassie as Mrs. MacFarland
Movie ★ 5.3
1949
The Accused as Mrs. Conner
Movie ★ 6.1
1948
The Man from Texas as Aunt Belle
Movie ★ 8.0
1948
Movie ★ 6.7
1948
Movie ★ 6.3
1947
Movie ★ 6.1
1947
Ivy as Martha Huntley
Movie ★ 6.6
1947
Mother Wore Tights as Grandmother McKinley
Movie ★ 5.7
1947
My Wild Irish Rose as Mrs. Brennan
Movie ★ 6.0
1947
Movie ★ 6.1
1946
The Spiral Staircase as Nurse Barker
Movie ★ 7.1
1946
Cluny Brown as Mrs. Maile
Movie ★ 7.2
1945
Movie ★ 6.2
1945
Kitty as Old Meg
Movie ★ 5.7
1944
Between Two Worlds as Mrs. Midget
Movie ★ 7.2
1944
The Lodger as Ellen Bonting
Movie ★ 6.5
1944
The Keys of the Kingdom as Sister Martha
Movie ★ 7.1
1943
Jane Eyre as Bessie
Movie ★ 6.9
1943
City Without Men as Mrs. Maria Barton
Movie ★ 5.7
1942
Roxie Hart as Mrs. Morton
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
This Above All as Waitress
Movie ★ 6.8
1942
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty as Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt
Movie ★ 6.8
1942
It Happened in Flatbush as Mrs. 'Mac' McAvoy
Movie ★ 5.4
1942
The War Against Mrs. Hadley as Mrs. Michael Fitzpatrick
Movie ★ 5.3
1941
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
Movie ★ 7.3
1941
That Hamilton Woman as Mrs. Cadogan-Lyon
Movie ★ 7.2
1941
Lydia as Mary
Movie ★ 6.5
1930s 15 credits
1939
On the Night of the Fire as Bridget O'Brien
Movie ★ 5.4
1937
Storm in a Teacup as Honoria Hegarty
Movie ★ 7.4
1937
Kathleen Mavourneen as Mary Ellen O'Dwyer
Movie ★ 8.0
1937
The Sky’s the Limit as Mrs O'Reilly
Movie ★ 10.0
1936
It's Love Again as Mrs. Hopkins
Movie ★ 6.5
1936
Southern Roses as Miss Florence
Movie ★ 10.0
1935
Crime Unlimited as Jewel Thief
Movie ★ 6.0
1935
Lazybones as Bridget
Movie ★ 7.3
1935
Movie ★ 10.0
1935
Movie ★ 7.8
1935
Peg of Old Drury as Irish Woman on Boat (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1934
Lily of Killarney as Mrs O'Connor
Movie ★ 6.0
1933
Movie ★ 5.8
1932
Movie ★ 8.0
1930
Juno and the Paycock as Mrs Boyle, "Juno"
Movie ★ 4.7
1920s 1 credit
1929
Blackmail as Mrs. White
Movie ★ 6.5
1910s 1 credit
1918
Just Peggy as Peggy
Movie