Margaret Dumont
Actor
Born Oct 19, 1882 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Active 1917–1965
Margaret Dumont would probably consider it a tragedy that she is best-known for her performances as the ultimate straight woman in seven of the Marx Brothers' films (including most of their best).
Filmography
Duck Soup (1933) — Gloria TeasdaleA Night at the Opera (1935) — Mrs. ClaypoolA Day at the Races (1937) — Emily UpjohnAnimal Crackers (1930) — Mrs. RittenhouseAuntie Mame (1958) — Noblewoman in Play (uncredited)What a Way to Go! (1964) — Mrs. FosterThe Cocoanuts (1929) — Mrs. PotterAt the Circus (1939) — Mrs. Suzanna DukesburyThe Big Store (1941) — Martha PhelpsNever Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941) — Mrs. HemoglobenTales of Manhattan (1942) — Mme. Langehanke (uncredited)Three for Bedroom C (1952) — Mrs. Agnes HawthorneFor Beauty's Sake (1941) — Mrs. Franklin EvansAround the World with Nellie Bly (1960) — Dowager #1Susie Steps Out (1946) — Mrs. StarrThe Dancing Masters (1943) — Louise HarlanBathing Beauty (1944) — Mrs. AllenwoodThe Donna Reed Show (1958)Rhythm Parade (1942) — Ophelia MacDougalAfter Office Hours (1935) — Mrs. Murchison (uncredited)The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945) — Mme. Traviata / Miss RodholderWise Girl (1937) — Mrs. Bell-RivingtonHigh Flyers (1937) — Martha ArlingtonStop, You're Killing Me (1952) — Mrs. Whitelaw