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.
The Stooge
(1951)
Bill Miller is an unsuccessful Broadway performer until his handlers convince him to enhance his act with a stooge—Ted Rogers, a guy positioned in the audience to be the butt of Bill's jokes. After Ted begins to steal the show, Bill's girlfriend and his pals advise ... (more)
Bill Miller is an unsuccessful Broadway performer until his handlers convince him to enhance his act with a stooge—Ted Rogers, a guy positioned in the audience to be the butt of Bill's jokes. After Ted begins to steal the show, Bill's girlfriend and his pals advise ... (more)
Wyoming (1940)
With the army after him and his partner deserting, Reb decides that a change of scenery would be nice so he heads for Wyoming with Dave. (more)
With the army after him and his partner deserting, Reb decides that a change of scenery would be nice so he heads for Wyoming with Dave. (more)
Best Foot Forward (1943)
Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost her career. Complications arise when Bud's girlfriend Helen ... (more)
Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost her career. Complications arise when Bud's girlfriend Helen ... (more)
Buck Privates Come Home (1947)
Two ex-soldiers return from overseas--one of them having smuggled into the country a French orphan girl he has become attached to. They wind up running into their old sergeant--who hates them--and getting involved with a race-car builder who's trying to find ... (more)
Two ex-soldiers return from overseas--one of them having smuggled into the country a French orphan girl he has become attached to. They wind up running into their old sergeant--who hates them--and getting involved with a race-car builder who's trying to find ... (more)
The Time of Their Lives
(1946)
Two ghosts who were mistakenly branded as traitors during the Revolutionary War return to 20th century New England to retieve a letter from George Washington which would prove their innocence. (more)
Two ghosts who were mistakenly branded as traitors during the Revolutionary War return to 20th century New England to retieve a letter from George Washington which would prove their innocence. (more)
Little Giant (1946)
Lou Costello plays a country bumpkin vacuum-cleaner salesman, working for the company run by the crooked Bud Abbott. To try to keep him under his thumb, Abbott convinces Costello that he's a crackerjack salesman. This comedy is somewhat like "The Time of Their ... (more)
Lou Costello plays a country bumpkin vacuum-cleaner salesman, working for the company run by the crooked Bud Abbott. To try to keep him under his thumb, Abbott convinces Costello that he's a crackerjack salesman. This comedy is somewhat like "The Time of Their ... (more)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood (1945)
When two bumbling barbers act as agents for a talented but unknown singer, they stage a phony murder in order to get him a plum role. (more)
When two bumbling barbers act as agents for a talented but unknown singer, they stage a phony murder in order to get him a plum role. (more)
Wayward (1932)
Story of mother's antagonism to her son's wife. From the novel "Wild Beauty" by Matsel Farnham. (more)
Story of mother's antagonism to her son's wife. From the novel "Wild Beauty" by Matsel Farnham. (more)
The Misleading Lady (1932)
A scheming socialite meets her match in the out-of-touch wildlife explorer she ventures to ensnare. (more)
A scheming socialite meets her match in the out-of-touch wildlife explorer she ventures to ensnare. (more)
Here Comes Flossie! (1933)
A clumsy handyman mixes up a mail-order bride and a prize cow, both named "Flossie," with humorous results. (more)
A clumsy handyman mixes up a mail-order bride and a prize cow, both named "Flossie," with humorous results. (more)
Howd' Ya Like That? (1934)
Two sailors come ashore in New York with enough liquor--which was illegal at the time, due to Prohibition--to have a good time. They wind up getting involved with an actress in vaudeville and her very jealous boyfriend. Not only that, but a Customs Officer who ... (more)
Two sailors come ashore in New York with enough liquor--which was illegal at the time, due to Prohibition--to have a good time. They wind up getting involved with an actress in vaudeville and her very jealous boyfriend. Not only that, but a Customs Officer who ... (more)
The Wrong, Wrong Trail (1934)
A freshly minted private eye is sent to a sanitarium as a gag. (more)
A freshly minted private eye is sent to a sanitarium as a gag. (more)
My Mummy's Arms (1934)
Two Americans attempt to make time with the daughter of the British financier of an archaeological expedition to Egypt. (more)
Two Americans attempt to make time with the daughter of the British financier of an archaeological expedition to Egypt. (more)
Smoked Hams
(1934)
A vaudeville team convinces an agent to book their new act, which uses a Civil War theme. (more)
A vaudeville team convinces an agent to book their new act, which uses a Civil War theme. (more)
So You Won't T-T-T-Talk (1934)
A hen-pecked husband takes his shrewish wife, and her obnoxious little brother, on a weekend camping trip. Along for the ride are the boorish downstairs neighbors (Shemp Howard and Ruth Gillette). A pleasant getaway turns into a nightmare thanks to the antics of ... (more)
A hen-pecked husband takes his shrewish wife, and her obnoxious little brother, on a weekend camping trip. Along for the ride are the boorish downstairs neighbors (Shemp Howard and Ruth Gillette). A pleasant getaway turns into a nightmare thanks to the antics of ... (more)
A Peach of a Pair (1934)
Vaudeville performers Cook and Butler are mistaken for domestic servants; hilarity ensues. (more)
Vaudeville performers Cook and Butler are mistaken for domestic servants; hilarity ensues. (more)
His First Flame (1935)
After fire chief, Fire-Eating Sam's girlfriend is married to Smoky Moe, and his house is burned down during a wedding ceremony, he gets revenge on Moe and plays a humiliating joke on him. (more)
After fire chief, Fire-Eating Sam's girlfriend is married to Smoky Moe, and his house is burned down during a wedding ceremony, he gets revenge on Moe and plays a humiliating joke on him. (more)
Serves You Right (1935)
Johnny (Shemp Howard) is promised the chief process server's job if he can serve a summons on Musclebound Pete, a local hood. Like the servers before him, he's not only unsuccessful, but beat up for his efforts. Pete's only weakness is women, so Johnny switches ... (more)
Johnny (Shemp Howard) is promised the chief process server's job if he can serve a summons on Musclebound Pete, a local hood. Like the servers before him, he's not only unsuccessful, but beat up for his efforts. Pete's only weakness is women, so Johnny switches ... (more)
Nut Guilty (1936)
In this short film, Charlie McCarthy and Edgar Bergen preside over the courtroom for a day, dispensing their own comic brand of justice. (more)
In this short film, Charlie McCarthy and Edgar Bergen preside over the courtroom for a day, dispensing their own comic brand of justice. (more)
Twelve Crowded Hours
(1939)
An ace reporter with a girlfriend nails a numbers racketeer for murders. (more)
An ace reporter with a girlfriend nails a numbers racketeer for murders. (more)