7.6
Movie
Acting
Claire McDowell
- Born
- Died
- (aged 88)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 254 titles
Biography
Claire McDowell (2 November 1877 – 23 October 1966) was an American actress. She appeared in 360 films between 1908 and 1945.
Still somewhat of a youthful beauty when she started in early silent films, McDowell appeared in numerous films, eventually graduating to playing character and mother types. She can be seen to good advantage in Douglas Fairbanks's 1920 The Mark of Zorro. McDowell appeared in two of the biggest films of the silent era, The Big Parade (1925) and Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925), both in which she played mothers.
She was married to silent screen character actor Charles Hill Mailes from 1906 to his 1937 death. The couple appeared in numerous silent films together, including The Mark of Zorro. They had two sons, Robert Mailes and Eugene Mailes.
Claire McDowell died, aged 88, in Hollywood, California.
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Signature work
Known For
7.6
Movie
7.3
Movie
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
7.2
Movie
The Mark of Zorro
7.1
Movie
This Land Is Mine
6.6
Movie
The Big House
6.8
Movie
Wild Boys of the Road
6.6
Movie
Keeper of the Flame
5.6
Movie
The New York Hat
4.1
Movie
His Trust
4.2
Movie
Murder by Television
5.9
Movie
The Massacre
5.4
Movie
The Old Actor
6.4
Movie
Miracles for Sale
6.3
Movie
An American Tragedy
6.1
Movie
Idiot's Delight
6.3
Movie
The Sunbeam
4.2
Movie
The Female of the Species
3.7
Movie
His Trust Fulfilled
Acting credits 254
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | MGM Parade TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1945 | Adventure Film | Woman in Library (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble Film | Dr. Standish's Servant (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Men on Her Mind Film | Mother Goodwin |
| 1943 | Du Barry Was a Lady Film | Subway Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1943 | This Land Is Mine Film | Woman in Bathroom |
| 1943 | Presenting Lily Mars Film | Dowager |
| 1943 | Keeper of the Flame Film | |
| 1943 | Hangmen Also Die! Film | Counterwoman (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Lady Scarface Film | Mrs. Tuckerman |
| 1941 | Whispers Film | Gossip (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Dr. Kildare Goes Home Film | Nurse for Mr. Winslow (uncredited) |
| 1940 | The Golden Fleecing Film | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| 1940 | A Failure at Fifty Film | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Young Tom Edison Film | Woman at Station |
| 1939 | Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President Film | Gossiper |
| 1939 | Thunder Afloat Film | Nurse (uncredited) |
| 1939 | One Against the World Film | Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Miracles for Sale Film | Jack of Diamonds Woman |
| 1939 | Angel of Mercy Film | Mother (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Idiot's Delight Film | Crying Mother |
| 1939 | Stand Up and Fight Film | Woman |
| 1938 | Boys Town Film | Nun (uncredited) |
| 1938 | The Man on the Rock Film | Napoleon's Mother (uncredited) |
| 1938 | They're Always Caught Film | Mrs. Fletcher (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Three Comrades Film | Landlady Frau Zalewski (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Test Pilot Film | Funeral Home Associate (uncredited) |
| 1937 | A Night at the Movies Film | Movie Patron (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Two-Fisted Sheriff Film | Miss Herrick - Molly's Aunt |
| 1937 | Song of Revolt Film | Artistocratic Dowager (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Small Town Girl Film | Woman in Bed (uncredited) |
| 1936 | August Week End Film | Alma Washburne |
| 1935 | Murder by Television Film | Mrs. Houghland |
| 1934 | Imitation of Life Film | Teacher Outside Classroom (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Two Heads on a Pillow Film | Mrs. Helen Gorman |
| 1934 | British Agent Film | Woman Saying 'Lenin will Live' (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Dr. Monica Film | Miss Bryerly (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Journal of a Crime Film | Sister at Hospital (uncredited) |
| 1934 | It Happened One Night Film | Mother on Bus (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Bedside Film | Nurse |
| 1933 | Wild Boys of the Road Film | Mrs. Smith |
| 1933 | By Appointment Only Film | Mrs. Mary Carroll |
| 1933 | The Working Man Film | Benjamin's Secretary |
| 1933 | Central Airport Film | Mrs. Blaine |
| 1932 | Lawyer Man Film | Gilmurry's Secretary (uncredited) |
| 1932 | A Successful Calamity Film | Struthers' Secretary (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Phantom Express Film | Ma Nolan |
| 1932 | Cornered Film | Jane's Aunt |
| 1932 | The Strange Love of Molly Louvain Film | Ann Marie's Caregiver Mrs. Schiller (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Famous Ferguson Case Film | Brooks' Landlady (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Union Depot Film | Little Boy's Mother (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Under Eighteen Film | Seamstress (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Manhattan Parade Film | Nancy - the Maid |
| 1931 | An American Tragedy Film | Mrs. Samuel Griffiths |
| 1930 | Mothers Cry Film | Mary's Mother |
| 1930 | Brothers Film | Bess Naughton |
| 1930 | Wild Company Film | Mrs. Laura Grayson |
| 1930 | The Big House Film | Mrs. Marlowe |
| 1930 | Young Desire Film | Mrs. Spencer |
| 1930 | The Second Floor Mystery Film | Aunt Hattie |