Donald MacBride
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donald Hugh MacBride (June 23, 1893 – June 21, 1957) was an American character actor on stage, in films, and on television who launched his career as a teenage singer (making several recordings in 1907) in vaudeville and went on to be an actor on Broadway, where he appeared in Room Service. He appeared in nearly 140 films between 1914 and 1955. His year of birth is given variously as 1889 or 1893 in the standard reference books, but the latter seems to be the correct one as his New York Times obituary records his age as 63. MacBride was best known for his portrayal of detectives in crime films. One such role was as Sgt. Roberts in the 1941 comedy Topper Returns, starring Roland Young. He also did several slapstick roles in films with comedians such as the Marx Brothers. He had the role of Milton J. Clyde on the television version of My Friend Irma. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California. Survivors included his wife and a stepson.
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The Doughgirls
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Texas Carnival
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Louisiana Purchase
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Best Foot Forward
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The Brute Man
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That Goes Double
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as Phineas Wharton, Sr. / Phineas Wharton, Jr.The growth of juvenile crime in a small town starts a movement for the building of a youth center.
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A Peach of a Pair
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Rise and Shine
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A Safe Investment
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His Woman
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Holiday Rhythm
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Lady Bodyguard
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Here Comes Flossie!
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Smoked Hams
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Howd' Ya Like That?
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Beat the Band
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By Might of His Right
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The Daring of Diana
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So You Won't T-T-T-Talk
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The Capitol
as Jimmy Vincent (as Donald Hugh McBride)Margaret Kennard takes her baby daughter Agnes and leaves her husband Eustace for James Carroll....
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Serves You Right
as Muscle Bound Pete (as Don MacBride)Johnny (Shemp Howard) is promised the chief process server's job if he can serve a summons on...
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