Marion McDonald
Actor · 1904 – 1956 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Movies24
Movie10.0ComedyDramaHurry, Doctor! is a 1925 comedy short
Hurry, Doctor!
1925 · 1 votes
Movie7.0ComedyAlice, an employee who is chosen by her coworkers to represent them at a banquet honoring her boss's new partner. Tasked with giving a speech and presenting a "loving cup" as a token of esteem, Alice becomes overwhelmed by her high-society surroundings. Her nervousness leads to a series of comedic blunders and a "terrible fall" during her act, though the situation is eventually salvaged.
Hotsy-Totsy
1925 · 1 votes
Movie8.0ComedyAlice Day is the pretty maid who wins the heart of Danny O'Shea, a young artist who motors down to Petersboro to paint the scenery.
The Perils of Petersboro
1926 · 1 votes
Movie7.0ComedyA 'Ton of Fun' slapstick comedy from the heaviest trio Hollywood has ever produced!
Tailoring
1925 · 1 votes
- Movie10.0Comedy
Hayfoot, Strawfoot? is a silent comedy short.
Hayfoot, Strawfoot?
1926 · 1 votes
Movie8.0ComedyA group of amateur actors in a small town attempt to produce a play in the local opera house. True to the slapstick style of Sennett’s productions, the plot revolves around the comedic mishaps and chaotic efforts of the inexperienced cast and crew to pull off their performance.
East of the Water Plug
1924 · 1 votes
Movie7.0ComedyA vamp is hired to destroy an impending wedding.
Hooked at the Altar
1926 · 1 votes
Movie8.0ComedyCountry girl Alice responds to an advertisement for a "movie school" that promises to transform her into a shining star in record time. Upon arriving at the school, Alice is immediately taken advantage of by the operators, who take her "bank roll". The school staff immediately begins a screen test to see how she "registers" in front of a camera, ordering her to perform various poses and emotional expressions to prove her potential.
Hot Cakes for Two
1926 · 1 votes
- Movie10.0Comedy
Taking Alice and Ruth to a show with Alice 's father & his boss's money they see that its leading man is an old friend of the girls. He invites them out after the show, but not having money Eddie has to pay the bill. Eddie calls Joe to tell him what is going on. The girls escape to the actor's room and go out the window but Joe and Eddie finally catch them.
Her Actor Friend
1926 · 1 votes
Movie9.0ComedyBetty’s parents are eager to achieve financial security and believe she is their ticket to wealth. They are easily deceived by a villain who poses as a rich man by wearing expensive, hired clothes. Despite her parents' pressure to marry the "wealthy" imposter, Betty is in love with Jack, a young man who once saved her life. Jack is currently engaged to a society girl he does not love. Through a series of fast-paced gags and fortunate circumstances, the two lovers manage to outmaneuver the villain and Betty's parents, eventually realizing their ambition to marry one another.
The Soapsuds Lady
1926 · 1 votes
- Movie9.0Comedy
Ralph is the poor inventor of an automobile motor with revolutionary claims. Marvin is the wealthy and one time college pal. Unknown to either of them, they both seek the hand of a charming young lady whose creditor-hounded parents' desires are for a well-to-do son-in-law. However, the girl's affection leans toward Ralph. In the meantime Ralph enlists the aid of his wealthy pal in the matter of financing the motor factory. Thus assured of success, he hastens to his sweetheart with matrimonial plans all set. All is well until the four meet at a restaurant party.
Meet My Girl
1926 · 1 votes
Movie7.0DramaPierre, the maitre d' at the swanky Ritz Hotel in Paris, discovers that he has a son from his former marriage, which was broken up by his wealthy wife's upper-class relatives. His son, now a young man and unaware that Pierre is is father, is in danger of becoming the victim of blackmailer Mae Morin. Pierre sets out to save him from the notorious Mae.
The Prince of Headwaiters
1927 · 1 votes
Movie8.0ComedyAlice, a waitress working in a restaurant managed by a flirtatious and diminutive proprietor (Barney Hellum). The proprietor’s wife is a formidable, "lion-taming" woman who is intensely jealous. When the proprietor lures Alice into an "imprudent date" at the Lonesome Inn under the guise of offering her a promotion his suspicious wife and Eddie (Eddie Quillan), a busboy who is Alice's actual boyfriend, track them down. A chaotic confrontation ensues, leading to a "race for life" as the husband attempts to escape his wife’s wrath. The film concludes with Alice and Eddie successfully escaping together, while the husband and wife are seen in silhouette engaged in a physical brawl.
Should Husbands Marry?
1926 · 1 votes
Movie9.0ComedyBilly inherits a major department store, but has to pretend not to be married in order to claim it - which doesn't sit too well with his wife.
From Rags to Britches
1925 · 1 votes
Movie9.0ComedyTwo circus hands create chaos.
Circus Today
1926 · 1 votes
Movie8.0ComedyTo bypass the quota, Kitty slips past a gateman by joining a Jewish family she befriended on the voyage. She is eventually taken in by Papa Levy (Max Davidson), who has since become a successful American citizen. Kitty came to America to reunite with her childhood sweetheart, Eddie (Eddie Quillan), who sent letters claiming to be a "big man in the shoe business". Upon finding Eddie, Kitty discovers he is merely a corner bootblack who has forgotten his Irish roots for a "fancy dame" named Rosa Cremona. Seeking fame, Eddie enters an Amateur Night contest at a local theater as a dancer. His performance is a disaster; he is pelted with vegetables by the audience, ruining a dress suit lent to him by Papa Levy. Realizing Eddie's foolishness, Kitty turns her romantic interests toward Danny (Danny O'Shea), a handsome New York police officer and "true son of Erin".
Kitty from Killarney
1926 · 1 votes
Movie9.0ActionDramaA young Scottish immigrant to Canada becomes a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Cameron of the Royal Mounted
1921 · 1 votes
Movie8.0ComedyA pretty harem girl is rescued by a U. S. Navy officer. Whilst fleeing from the guards the girl takes refuge in the rooms of the notorious Rodney St. Clair, an erring Knight, who is proud of his long list of feminine conquests. But the Navy officer again comes to her rescue, and Sir Rodney is left to marry the harem's fattest woman after she puts a love potion in his drink.
A Harem Knight
1926 · 1 votes
- Movie9.0Comedy
Two barbers, Billy and Andy head out West when one of their customers tells them that gold can literally be scooped up off the ground. Unbeknownst to them and with the shop’s manicurist in tow they run into their customer again who is a crooked gambler winning his money by questionable methods. As he rakes in the pots, an assistant pours the money down a chute which leads to a vault. Billy and Andy, in their explorations, find this vault and think they have discovered a mine. Taking some of the money, they go to the gambler's room and sit in the game. Thus, the money continues to circulate - from the mine to Billy - from Billy to the gambler - and down the chute again.
Trimmed in Gold
1926 · 1 votes
Movie8.0ComedyA jail break turns into a race.
The Iron Nag
1925 · 1 votes
- MovieComedy
Ninth release in 'The Smith Family' series of 2-reel comedies and the family buys a new home.
Smith's New Home
1927
Movie9.0ComedyPercy Nudge (Australian-born Billy Bevan) and Dusty Duncan (Scotsman Andy Clyde) are two hoboes playing “hooky from the hoosegow” (that's "jail" to you and me). Desperate for some chow, they opt to impersonate a police officer and a baby, two types of diners most likely to get offered freebies. When that fails, they go to the food-chain source, posing as a cow. Yet more misadventures ensue before the duo finds itself chased by a latterday edition of producer Mack Sennett's Keystone Kops. Director Del Lord was a former Keystone Kop who helmed many of the Three Stooges' most beloved comedies.
Wandering Willies
1926 · 1 votes
MovieComedyEighth release in 'The Smith Family' series of 2-reel comedies. Bubbles is up to mischief.
Smith's Customer
1927
Movie8.0ComedyA young married couple are desperate to escape a houseful of annoying relatives who have overstayed their welcome indefinitely. The couple believes they have found the perfect getaway when a friend invites them to spend a belated honeymoon aboard a yacht. However, upon reaching the boat, they are dismayed to discover that their troublesome relatives have already arrived and preceded them on the voyage.
Spanking Breezes
1926 · 1 votes