Robert McWade (January 25, 1872 – January 19, 1938), was an American stage and film actor. From 1903-1927, he appeared in at least 38 Broadway productions, his last being The Devil In The Cheese, with Bela Lugosi and Fredric March. McWade also appeared in 83 films between 1924 and 1938, for example 42nd Street with Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler (1933).He was born in Buffalo, New York and died in Culver City, California.
General-purpose actor, with stage experience, in US films of the 30's.
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Stricken with a fatal heart attack just moments after he had shot his final scene in the American Civil War drama, "Of Human Hearts" (1938).
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During the Los Angeles premier of the movie Cimarron (1931) a power main exploded in front of the Orpheum Theater injuring 30 bystanders. McWade helped avert panic by yelling to the celebrities seated inside the theater "Don't get excited folks! That was just part of the celebration in my honor". The crowd laughed and an orderly evacuation soon followed.
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Remembered for playing the loveable grouch.
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Had extensive experience as a stage actor. McWade was active on Broadway from 1903-1927. He moved to Hollywood upon the introduction of talkies and became a reliable member of Warner Brothers' stock company.
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