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Hugh McDermott
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Hugh McDermott

1906 – 1972 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK · Active 1936–1972

Hugh McDermott, an actor known for his work in cult cinema, appeared in Devil Girl from Mars (1954) as a key figure in this sci-fi classic. His role in The File of the Golden Goose (1969) further solidified his presence in the genre, where he navigated the world of espionage and intrigue. With a career that spans the 1950s and 1960s, McDermott's contributions to films that embrace the bizarre and unconventional make him a notable figure in the SassyFlix catalog.

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The File of the Golden Goose

The File of the Golden Goose

1969 ★ 5.6
as Ray Moss

U.S. Secret Service agent Peter Novak goes undercover with Scotland Yard officer Thompson to halt a murderous gang of counterfeiters known as the Golden Goose. Although Peter is unsure about John's loyalties, the two infiltrate the gang and win the trust of thug Nick "The Owl" Harrison before enduring a series of double-crosses.

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Filmography

43 credits
1970s 4 credits
1972
Chato's Land as Bartender
Movie ★ 6.5
1971
Captain Apache as Gen. Ryland
Movie ★ 4.7
1971
Lawman as L.G. Moss
Movie ★ 6.5
1970
Movie ★ 7.4
1960s 9 credits
1969
Movie ★ 5.7
1969
Movie ★ 5.4
1969
Movie ★ 6.7
1966
Bindle (One of Them Days) as American tourist
Movie ★ 6.7
1964
First Men in the Moon as Richard Challis
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
Delayed Flight as Lt. Col. Gavin Brampton
Movie ★ 6.0
1963
TV ★ 6.5
1962
The Saint as Nestor
TV ★ 7.4
1960
Danger Man as Andrew Amory
TV ★ 7.4
1950s 14 credits
1958
Movie ★ 6.3
1957
You Pay Your Money as Bob Westlake
Movie ★ 5.3
1957
A King in New York as Bill Johnson (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1955
Movie ★ 7.5
1954
Devil Girl from Mars as Michael Carter
Movie ★ 5.2
1954
The Love Lottery as Rodney Wheeler
Movie ★ 5.1
1954
Night People as Maj. Burns
Movie ★ 6.2
1954
Malaga as Richard Farrell
Movie ★ 5.5
1954
Johnny-on-the-Spot as Johnny Breakes
Movie ★ 5.5
1953
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
Trent's Last Case as Calvin C. Bunner
Movie ★ 5.5
1951
Four Days as Francis Templar
Movie ★ 6.8
1951
Two on the Tiles as Dick Lawson
Movie ★ 6.7
1950
Movie ★ 6.3
1940s 10 credits
1949
Movie ★ 6.8
1948
Movie ★ 6.0
1948
Good-Time Girl as Al Schwartz
Movie ★ 6.4
1946
This Man Is Mine as Bill Mackenzie
Movie ★ 10.0
1945
The Seventh Veil as Peter Gay
Movie ★ 6.6
1942
The Young Mr. Pitt as Mr. Melvill
Movie ★ 6.2
1941
"Pimpernel" Smith as David Maxwell
Movie ★ 7.3
1941
Spring Meeting as Michael Byrne
Movie ★ 5.3
1940
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
Neutral Port as Jim Grey
Movie ★ 6.8
1930s 6 credits
1939
Movie ★ 5.8
1939
Where's That Fire as Jim Baker
Movie ★ 7.3
1938
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
Movie ★ 6.8
1936
The Captain's Table as Inspector Mooney
Movie ★ 5.8
1936
David Livingstone as H.M. Stanley
Movie ★ 10.0