Margaret Early

Born: 1919-12-25

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Margaret Early (December 25, 1919 – November 29, 2000) was an American film actress who was active in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. She is best remembered for her endearing Southern charm. Her first screen role came in Stage Door (1937) opposite Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, and Adolphe Menjou. Her next role came at Warner Bros. Studios playing Spring Byington's daughter in Jezebel (1938) opposite the likes of George Brent, Bette Davis, and Fay Bainter. She later became a freelance actress and found herself working in various roles at such studios as RKO, Warner Bros., and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Her other screen roles include parts in Judge Hardy and Son (1939), Strike Up The Band (1940), Andy Hardy's Private Secretary (1941), and Stage Door Canteen (1943). She made her last screen appearance in Cinderella Jones (1946). She spent the remainder of her days living in Laguna Beach, California being active in the Baptist church and the Republican party. She was good friends with Cheryl Walker, Mickey Rooney, Bette Davis, Ginger Rogers, Katharine Hepburn, Laraine Day, Henry Fonda, Cary Grant, Joel McCrea, and Dennis Morgan.


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Jezebel

as Stephanie Kendrick
Released: 1938-03-26

In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who...

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Stage Door

as Mary Lou
Released: 1937-10-07

The ups and downs in the lives and careers of a group of ambitious young actresses and show...

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Strike Up the Band

as Annie
Released: 1940-09-27

Jimmy and Mary get a group of kids together to play in a school orchestra. A huge contest...

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Stage Door Canteen

as Ella Sue
Released: 1943-06-24

A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous...

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To the Shores of Tripoli

as Susie
Released: 1942-11-09

Chronicle of a spoiled rich boy who joins the Marines with an off-handed attitude and finally...

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Swing That Cheer

as Betty Wilson
Released: 1938-10-13

Undeniably talented on the gridiron, Bob Potter is equally undeniably an arrogant pain in the...

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Judge Hardy and Son

as Clarabelle V. Lee
Released: 1939-12-22

Judge Hardy guides Andy through problems with girls, money and an essay contest.

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Cinderella Jones

as Bashful Girl
Released: 1946-03-09

Judy Jones can claim inheritance only if she marries a genius.

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Andy Hardy's Private Secretary

as Clarabelle Lee
Released: 1941-02-21

All set to graduate from high school , Andy Hardy flunks his English exam -- in spite of the...

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The Young in Heart

as Adela Jennings
Released: 1938-07-06

A family of confidence tricksters sets their sights on a very rich, very lonely old lady named...

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Forty Little Mothers

as Eleanor
Released: 1940-04-26

An out-of-work professor gets a break from an old college buddy to teach at an exclusive girl's...

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