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Kitty McHugh

1902 – 1954

American actress

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About Kitty McHugh

Lived 1902 – 1954 (aged 51). Kitty McHugh was an American actor and film actor.

Kitty McHugh (born Katherine McHugh; October 3, 1902 – September 3, 1954) was an American actress. She appeared in more than 50 films between 1934 and 1953.

Early years McHugh was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed McHugh. She had three brothers, Frank, Matt, and Ed, Jr., and the six formed a family vaudeville comedy act.

Career When she was 4 years old, McHugh starred in a theatrical production of Little Lord Fauntleroy. She went on to act on stage as an adult, including work with the Actors Lab company on the Pacific coast.

Personal life McHugh committed suicide by taking an overdose of pills on September 3, 1954. She was married to character actor Ned Glass until her death.

Partial filmography

I've Got Your Number (1934) - Telephone Operator (uncredited) Registered Nurse (1934) - Switchboard Operator (uncredited) Sunset Range (1935) - Della (the Maid) Hoi Polloi (1935) - Duchess (uncredited) Hot Tip (1935) - Queenie Follow the Fleet (1936) - Minor Role (uncredited) Absolute Quiet (1936) - Florine, Axton's Secretary (uncredited) Three Cheers for Love (1936) - Wardrobe Mistress Women Are Trouble (1936) - Della Murty The Longest Night (1936) - Midge Riley, a Salesgirl The Accusing Finger (1936) - Waiter's Wife (uncredited) Oh, Doctor (1937) - Nurse (uncredited) Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) - Head Usherette (uncredited) On Again-Off Again (1937) - Miss Parker Blonde Trouble (1937) - Goldie Foster Youth on Parole (1937) - Salesgirl (uncredited) My Old Kentucky Home (1938) - Peggy Price Double Danger (1938) - Nurse Agnes Smith (uncredited) Goodbye Broadway (1938) - Blonde (uncredited) Men with Wings (1938) - Nurse (uncredited) Letter of Introduction (1938) - Girl Singer (uncredited) Orphans of the Street (1938) - (uncredited) Broadway Serenade (1939) - Kitty - the Maid When Tomorrow Comes (1939) - Gladys, a Waitress (uncredited) Here I Am a Stranger (1939) - Patsy - Waitress (uncredited) Disputed Passage (1939) - Telephone Operator (uncredited) The Grapes of Wrath (1940) - Mae The House Across the Bay (1940) - Prisoner's Wife (uncredited) Ma! He's Making Eyes at Me (1940) - Brooklyn Girl (uncredited) Sailor's Lady (1940) - Proprietress (uncredited) Pier 13 (1940) - Mary - Waitress (uncredited) Young People (1940) - Vaudevillian (uncredited) Secret Evidence (1941) - Mazie The Cowboy and the Blonde (1941) - Wardrobe Woman (uncredited) The Magnificent Dope (1942) - Sadie (uncredited) Dixie Dugan (1943) - (uncredited) Slightly Dangerous (1943) - Salesgirl (uncredited) Sleepy Lagoon (1943) - Mrs. Small A Scream in the Dark (1943) - Maisie The Street with No Name (1948) - Waitress (uncredited) Miss Mink of 1949 (1949) - Mrs. Wiggins (uncredited) Tension (1949) - Agnes (uncredited) Listen, Judge (1952, Short) - Mrs. Henderson Gents in a Jam (1952, Short) - Mrs. McGruder, Landlady Come Back, Little Sheba (1952) - Pearl Stinson (uncredited) Jennifer (1953) - Landlady

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Also known as
Katherine McHugh

Family & relationships

Spouse
Ned Glass

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kitty McHugh?

American actress (1902-1954)

When was Kitty McHugh born?

Kitty McHugh was born on 3 October 1902 in Harmony.

When did Kitty McHugh die?

Kitty McHugh died on 3 September 1954 in North Hollywood.

What was Kitty McHugh's occupation?

Kitty McHugh was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Kitty McHugh?

Kitty McHugh was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kitty McHugh

· Wikidata: Q6418587

· DBpedia: Kitty McHugh

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