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- Birth nameRobert McWade Jr.
- Robert McWade was born on January 25, 1872 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Kennel Murder Case (1933), The Dragon Murder Case (1934) and 42nd Street (1933). He was married to Almina Lee. He died on January 19, 1938 in Culver City, California, USA.
- SpouseAlmina Lee(October 11, 1910 - January 19, 1938) (his death, 3 children)
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Remembered for playing the loveable grouch.
- General-purpose actor, with stage experience, in US films of the 30's.
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