May Wallace (August 23, 1877 – December 11, 1938) was an American film actress.

Biography

Wallace was born in 1877 in

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. As a film actress, she often played supporting roles for producer

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in his

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and

Our Gang ''Our Gang'' (also known as ''The Little Rascals'' or ''Hal Roach's Rascals'') is an American series of comedy short films chronicling a group of poor neighborhood children and their adventures. Created by film producer Hal Roach, also the ...

comedies, mostly in maternal roles. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1939. Wallace was married to Thomas W. Maddox until her death, they had one daughter and one son. She died in

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, of heart disease, aged 61.

Selected filmography

* ''

My Lady Friends ''My Lady Friends'' is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and starring Carter DeHaven, Flora Parker DeHaven and Thomas G. Lingham.Munden p.531 It was based on the 1919 Broadway play of the same title by Frank Mandel ...

'' (1921) * ''

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'' (1921) * ''

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'' (1923) as Mrs. Cecily McGimsey * '' Dollar Devils'' (1923) * '' The Reckless Age'' (1924) * ''

Oh, You Tony! ''Oh, You Tony!'' is a 1924 American silent comedy Western film directed by John G. Blystone and written by Donald W. Lee. The film stars Tom Mix, Claire Adams, Dick La Reno, Earle Foxe, Dolores Rousse and Charles K. French. The film was rele ...

'' (1924) * ''

Now I'll Tell One ''Now I'll Tell One'' is a 1927 silent film starring Charley Chase. The film features Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. However, while both comedians had bit parts, they were still not officially a team, and share no scenes together. The first half ...

'' (1927) * ''

Sailors, Beware! ''Sailors, Beware!'' is a silent comedy short film starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy prior to their official billing as the duo Laurel and Hardy. The team appeared in a total of 107 films between 1921 and 1951. Plot An honest cab driver ( ...

'' (1927) * ''

Love 'em and Weep ''Love 'em and Weep'' is a 1927 American silent comedy short film starring Mae Busch, Stan Laurel and James Finlayson. Opening Title ''Ancient Proverb—Every married man should have his fling—But be careful not to get flung too far.'' ...

'' (1927) * '' Crazy House'' (1928) * ''

Painted Faces ''Painted Faces'' (Chinese: 七小福) is a 1988 Hong Kong biographical drama film co-written and directed by Alex Law and starring Sammo Hung as his mentor, Master Yu Jim-yuen of the China Drama Academy. For his portrayal as Master Yu, Hung wo ...

'' (1929) * ''

Love Business ''Love Business'' is a 1931 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 104th (16th talking episode) ''Our Gang'' short that was released. Plot Jackie is hopelessly in love with Miss Crabtree. At the same time, his ...

'' (1931) * '' County Hospital'' (1932) * ''

Readin' and Writin' ''Readin' and Writin is a 1932 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 111th (22nd talking episode) ''Our Gang'' short that was released. Plot It is the first day of school and children are beginning school for ...

'' (1932) * ''

Free Eats ''Free Eats'' is a 1932 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Ray McCarey. It was the 112th (24th talking Our Gang episode) ''Our Gang'' short that was released. Plot The gang along with other poor children in the town are given a party wi ...

'' (1932) * '' The Pooch'' (1932) * ''

The Kid from Borneo ''The Kid from Borneo'' is a short subject film in the ''Our Gang'' (Little Rascals) comedy series. It was produced and directed by Robert F. McGowan for Hal Roach Studios, and was originally released to theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on April ...

'' (1933) * ''

Twice Two ''Twice Two'' is a 1933 American pre-Code Laurel and Hardy short film. It is the second of only three films where the pair each play a dual role: the first is '' Brats'' and the third and last is '' Our Relations''. Plot A year prior to the fi ...

'' (Voice) (1933) * ''

What's Your Racket? ''What's Your Racket?'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code crime film directed by Fred Guiol and starring Regis Toomey, Noel Francis and J. Carrol Naish. It was produced on Poverty Row by independent studio Mayfair Pictures.Pitts p.239 Synopsis Mae Co ...

'' (1934) * ''

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'' (1935) * '' Arbor Day'' (1936) * ''

Roamin' Holiday ''Roamin' Holiday'' is a 1937 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas. It was the 155th ''Our Gang'' short released (156th episode, 67th talking short, and 68th talking episode). Plot Upset at being forced to do the household ...

'' (1937) * '' Way Out West'' (1937)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wallace, May 1877 births 1938 deaths Actresses from Indiana American film actresses American silent film actresses 20th-century American actresses Our Gang