Margaret Seddon, a celebrated American actress, made her entrance into the world on November 18, 1872, in the nation's capital, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America, a place where the country's history and politics are deeply rooted. Throughout her illustrious and storied career, she had the ability to captivate and mesmerize audiences with her remarkable performances in a wide range of cinematic endeavors, showcasing her incredible talent and range as an actress. Some of her most notable and memorable performances include her roles in the 1932 film "Bachelor Mother", a classic romantic comedy that has stood the test of time, the 1939 production "Raffles", a thrilling and suspenseful tale of mystery and intrigue, and the 1927 silent film "Quality Street", a beautiful and poignant drama that told a powerful story. Her remarkable life, filled with countless moments of joy, triumph, and heartache, eventually came to a close on April 17, 1968, in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, a place where she spent the latter years of her life surrounded by the people and things she loved.
Personal Details
BornNov 18, 1872 Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Biography
Career
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1951

Three Desperate Men as Mrs. Denton
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1950

House by the River as Mrs. Whittaker - Party Guest
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1943

The Meanest Man in the World as Mrs. Frances H. Leggitt
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Honeymoon Lodge as Elderly Woman
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Sherlock Holmes in Washington as Miss Pringle (uncredited)
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1942

Take a Letter, Darling as Aunt Judy
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Scattergood Survives a Murder as Cynthia Quentin
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The Wife Takes a Flyer as The Twin
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The Remarkable Andrew as Mrs. Kelly
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Roxie Hart as Mrs. Wadsworth (uncredited)
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1940

Friendly Neighbors as Martha Williams
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Dr. Kildare's Strange Case as Mrs. Julia Cray, Skin Alergy Patient
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The Bank Dick as Old Lady in Car (uncredited)
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1939

Raffles as Maud Holden
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Older Sister (uncredited)
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1937

Breakfast for Two as Stockholder (uncredited)
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1936

The Big Game as Mother Jenkins
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College Holiday as Mrs. Schloggenheimer
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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Jane Faulkner (uncredited)
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1935

The Flame Within as Mrs. Ida Grenfell
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It's in the Air as Mrs. Martha (uncredited)
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1933

The Return of Casey Jones as Mrs. Mary Martin
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Lilly Turner as Mrs. Turner
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Heroes for Sale as Jeanette Holmes
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1932

Smilin' Through as Ellen, the Maid
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If I Had a Million as Mrs. Small - Idylwood Resident (uncredited)
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1930

Dancing Sweeties as Mrs. Cleaver
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1929

Dance Hall as Mrs. Flynn
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She Goes to War as Tom's Mother
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1920

Headin' Home as Babe's Mother