J. C. Nugent

John Charles Nugent (April 6, 1868 – April 21, 1947), was an American playwright, actor, director, and screenwriter. A veteran stage performer, he appeared in 20 films between 1929 and 1943.

Early life Nugent was born in Niles, Ohio, and attended Reeves University.

Career By 1900, Nugent was active in vaudeville.

Nugent's Broadway debut came in the comedy Kempy (1922), which he wrote. Kempy was considered a success. Dorothy Parker enthusiastically reviewed Kempy in her theater column in Ainslee's Magazine, saying, "People strayed into the Belmont Theatre on the opening night with an air of, 'I may stick it out for an act or so, but I'm glad of the chance to get to bed early.' And then Kempy turned out to be one of the nicest little comedies they ever saw in their lives."

From 1922 until 1947, Nugent directed and wrote plays, occasionally acting in some of them. with whom he sometimes wrote or acted, and actress Ruth Elizabeth Nugent. Nugent was also the father-in-law of actor Alan Bunce of Ethel and Albert fame.

Nugent died in New York City.

Theater Kempy (1922) Take My Advice (1927)

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes1929 Wise Girls Dad 1929 Navy Blues Mr. Brown 1930 They Learned About Women Stafford 1930 The Big House Mr. Marlowe 1930 Love in the Rough Waters 1930 Remote Control Horace V. Smedley 1930 The Unholy Three co-writer with Elliott Nugent1931 Many a Slip William Coster 1931 The Virtuous Husband Mr. Olwell 1931 The Millionaire Dr. Harvey 1935 Love in Bloom Col. 'Dad' Downey 1935 Men Without Names Major Newcomb 1936 Modern Times Department Store Section Manager Uncredited1937 A Star Is Born Mr. Blodgett 1937 This Is My Affair Ernie 1937 It's All Yours E.J. Barnes 1937 Life Begins in College T. Edwin Cabot 1937 Stand-In Junior Pettypacker1938 Midnight Intruder 'Doc' Norton 1938 Give Me a Sailor Mr. Larkin 1943 Follies Girl J.B. Hamlin (final film role)