Acting

Margaret Scudamore

Born November 13, 1881 · Portsmouth, England, UK

Died October 5, 1958 · aged 76

Margaret Scudamore (13 November 1881 – 5 October 1958) was an English theatre and film actress who began in ingenue roles before achieving a prolonged career in stage and screen support roles. She and her first husband, Roy Redgrave (1873-1922), are considered to be the first members of the now renowned Redgrave acting dynasty. (Wikipedia)

Known For

Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus · 1947

Black Narcissus

A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.

Beauty and the Barge

Beauty and the Barge · 1937

Beauty and the Barge

A young girl is engaged to a man she doesn't love, and rather than marry him she decides to flee the situation altogether. She is helped by a crusty old barge captain.

A Canterbury Tale

A Canterbury Tale · 1944

A Canterbury Tale

MovieMysteryWar

Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.

My Wife's Family

My Wife's Family · 1941

My Wife's Family

A farce concerning the attempts of a naval officer to avoid a visit from his wife's overbearing mother-in-law, and cope with a former girlfriend at the same time.

Movies

Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus · 1947

Black Narcissus

A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.

Beauty and the Barge

Beauty and the Barge · 1937

Beauty and the Barge

A young girl is engaged to a man she doesn't love, and rather than marry him she decides to flee the situation altogether. She is helped by a crusty old barge captain.

A Canterbury Tale

A Canterbury Tale · 1944

A Canterbury Tale

MovieMysteryWar

Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.

My Wife's Family

My Wife's Family · 1941

My Wife's Family

A farce concerning the attempts of a naval officer to avoid a visit from his wife's overbearing mother-in-law, and cope with a former girlfriend at the same time.