Margaret Early

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Margaret Early (December 25, 1919 – November 29, 2000) was an American film actress who was active in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. She is best remembered for her endearing Southern charm. Her first screen role came in Stage Door (1937) opposite Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, and Adolphe Menjou. Her next role came at Warner Bros. Studios playing Spring Byington's daughter in Jezebel (1938) opposite the likes of George Brent, Bette Davis, and Fay Bainter. She later became a freelance actress and found herself working in various roles at such studios as RKO, Warner Bros., and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Her other screen roles include parts in Judge Hardy and Son (1939), Strike Up The Band (1940), Andy Hardy's Private Secretary (1941), and Stage Door Canteen (1943). She made her last screen appearance in Cinderella Jones (1946). She spent the remainder of her days living in Laguna Beach, California being active in the Baptist church and the Republican party. She was good friends with Cheryl Walker, Mickey Rooney, Bette Davis, Ginger Rogers, Katharine Hepburn, Laraine Day, Henry Fonda, Cary Grant, Joel McCrea, and Dennis Morgan.

Known For

Jezebel

as Stephanie Kendrick

Stage Door

as Mary Lou

The Young in Heart

as Adela Jennings

Strike Up the Band

as Annie

To the Shores of Tripoli

as Susie

Stage Door Canteen

as Ella Sue

Andy Hardy's Private Secretary

as Clarabelle Lee

Judge Hardy and Son

as Clarabelle V. Lee

Forty Little Mothers

as Eleanor

Cinderella Jones

as Bashful Girl