Francis Curray McHugh, known as Frank McHugh (May 23, 1898 – September 11, 1981), was an American film and television actor.
Life and career
Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, McHugh came from a theatrical family. His parents ran a stock theatre company and as a young child he performed on stage. His brother Matt and sister Kitty performed an act with him by the time he was ten years old, but the family quit the stage about 1930. Another brother, Ed, became a stage manager and agent in New York.
McHugh debuted on Broadway in The Fall Guy in 1925. Warner Brothers hired him as a contract player in 1930. McHugh played everything from lead actor to sidekick and would often provide comedy relief. He appeared in more than 150 films and television productions and worked with almost every star at Warner Bros. He was a close friend of James Cagney and appeared in more Cagney movies than any other actor. He appeared with Cagney in eleven films between 1932 and 1953. Their friendship lasted until McHugh's death.
*Please view in 720 for best quality!* :)
Inspired by the ever so popular 'igvmyslf1000pts' "James Cagney makes weird noises" series...I, over the past few months, have gathered together as many movies off of TCM that Frank McHugh has appeared in. (because I'm an obsessed freak that ends up swooning over everybody. LOL.) Oddly enough, Jim & Frank were best of friends in real life, along with Pat O'Brien. Last year, I took interest and, I guess you could say.... 'fell in love' with Frank McHugh's work. He was known for playing sidekick to Jim among various others at Warner Brothers throughout his career. He is best recognized for his unique style of laughter, and that of playing a lovable drunk as comedic relief...you will see plenty drunken slurs, unbalanced walking and "Haaaah-Haa-Haah...
published: 05 Aug 2010
THE HOT SPOT [1931] - Frank McHugh
SPECIAL THANKS TO RALPH CELENTANO!
An ultra-rare RKO-Pathe comedy short starring Frank McHugh, reprising his role from the comedy classic THE FRONT PAGE and featuring William Eugene, most famous for portraying Edgar Kennedy's brother in law in a series of two-reelers.
published: 04 Jan 2021
Frank McHugh Shoots The Finger In 1933): "Parachute Jumper" (Pre-Code)
People "shoot the finger" in movies these days, and nobody bats an eye.
But in 1933, it was definitely an eye-batting sight.
Later, strict enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code...
...would curtail such flagrant finger foolishness.
Suggested by Martin Hafer
I neither own nor claim any rights to this material. Just having some fun with it. Thanks for watching!
published: 14 Apr 2019
Frank McHugh
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published: 24 Sep 2014
Bing Crosby, Beverly Garland, & Frank McHugh - "Top Banana"
Bing Crosby and Frank McHugh teach Beverly Garland how to be a top banana (or does she teach them?) on the 1/16/65 Hollywood Palace.
published: 08 Feb 2012
Frank McHugh Tribute
Frankie 'Fingers' McGoo
published: 16 Oct 2022
Frank McHugh : The Walk and Whistle Live Sessions
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*Please view in 720 for best quality!* :)
Inspired by the ever so popular 'igvmyslf1000pts' "James Cagney makes weird noises" series...I, over the past few m...
*Please view in 720 for best quality!* :)
Inspired by the ever so popular 'igvmyslf1000pts' "James Cagney makes weird noises" series...I, over the past few months, have gathered together as many movies off of TCM that Frank McHugh has appeared in. (because I'm an obsessed freak that ends up swooning over everybody. LOL.) Oddly enough, Jim & Frank were best of friends in real life, along with Pat O'Brien. Last year, I took interest and, I guess you could say.... 'fell in love' with Frank McHugh's work. He was known for playing sidekick to Jim among various others at Warner Brothers throughout his career. He is best recognized for his unique style of laughter, and that of playing a lovable drunk as comedic relief...you will see plenty drunken slurs, unbalanced walking and "Haaaah-Haa-Haahhh's" in this montage! :P Simply adorable. lol.
This video, by no means is as 'fun & fast paced' as 'igvmyslf1000pts' hilarious video series. :P Seeing her videos just inspired me to make something similar, for a lovable guy. :) This video features various clips of Mr. McHugh that always make me giggle. :D
Whether or not you know who Frank McHugh is, I'm hoping you will fall in love with this delightful & lovable character actor, just like I, along with my family have. :)
Ya just can't help but light up when you see him! Hollywood certainly doesn't have people like this anymore....
*You may need to adjust the volume here & there. I tried to 'even out' the audio to the best of my ability. Some clips may sound softer while others loud. Just a warning. Hope it's not too bad!*
UPDATE: There will be a part 2 around CHRISTMAS TIME! 'm working on it now, as in, accumulating more McHugh movies!!! :D That's the fun part! Whoohooo!!
Clips featured are from these movies:
The Irish In Us (1935)
6 Day Bike Rider (1934)
I Love You Again (1940)
Tomorrow At Seven (1933)
Lilly Turner (1933)
Footlight Parade (1933)
Daughters Courageous (1939)
The Telegraph Trail (1933)
The Front Page (1931)
Dodge City (1939)
One Way Passage (1932)
Stage Struck (1936)
Top Speed (1930)
Millie (1931)
Going Wild (1930)
Life Begins (1932)
Kiss Me Again (1930)
Heat Lightning (1934)
Gold Diggers of 1935
Four Wives (1939)
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
*Please view in 720 for best quality!* :)
Inspired by the ever so popular 'igvmyslf1000pts' "James Cagney makes weird noises" series...I, over the past few months, have gathered together as many movies off of TCM that Frank McHugh has appeared in. (because I'm an obsessed freak that ends up swooning over everybody. LOL.) Oddly enough, Jim & Frank were best of friends in real life, along with Pat O'Brien. Last year, I took interest and, I guess you could say.... 'fell in love' with Frank McHugh's work. He was known for playing sidekick to Jim among various others at Warner Brothers throughout his career. He is best recognized for his unique style of laughter, and that of playing a lovable drunk as comedic relief...you will see plenty drunken slurs, unbalanced walking and "Haaaah-Haa-Haahhh's" in this montage! :P Simply adorable. lol.
This video, by no means is as 'fun & fast paced' as 'igvmyslf1000pts' hilarious video series. :P Seeing her videos just inspired me to make something similar, for a lovable guy. :) This video features various clips of Mr. McHugh that always make me giggle. :D
Whether or not you know who Frank McHugh is, I'm hoping you will fall in love with this delightful & lovable character actor, just like I, along with my family have. :)
Ya just can't help but light up when you see him! Hollywood certainly doesn't have people like this anymore....
*You may need to adjust the volume here & there. I tried to 'even out' the audio to the best of my ability. Some clips may sound softer while others loud. Just a warning. Hope it's not too bad!*
UPDATE: There will be a part 2 around CHRISTMAS TIME! 'm working on it now, as in, accumulating more McHugh movies!!! :D That's the fun part! Whoohooo!!
Clips featured are from these movies:
The Irish In Us (1935)
6 Day Bike Rider (1934)
I Love You Again (1940)
Tomorrow At Seven (1933)
Lilly Turner (1933)
Footlight Parade (1933)
Daughters Courageous (1939)
The Telegraph Trail (1933)
The Front Page (1931)
Dodge City (1939)
One Way Passage (1932)
Stage Struck (1936)
Top Speed (1930)
Millie (1931)
Going Wild (1930)
Life Begins (1932)
Kiss Me Again (1930)
Heat Lightning (1934)
Gold Diggers of 1935
Four Wives (1939)
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
SPECIAL THANKS TO RALPH CELENTANO!
An ultra-rare RKO-Pathe comedy short starring Frank McHugh, reprising his role from the comedy classic THE FRONT PAGE and fea...
SPECIAL THANKS TO RALPH CELENTANO!
An ultra-rare RKO-Pathe comedy short starring Frank McHugh, reprising his role from the comedy classic THE FRONT PAGE and featuring William Eugene, most famous for portraying Edgar Kennedy's brother in law in a series of two-reelers.
SPECIAL THANKS TO RALPH CELENTANO!
An ultra-rare RKO-Pathe comedy short starring Frank McHugh, reprising his role from the comedy classic THE FRONT PAGE and featuring William Eugene, most famous for portraying Edgar Kennedy's brother in law in a series of two-reelers.
People "shoot the finger" in movies these days, and nobody bats an eye.
But in 1933, it was definitely an eye-batting sight.
Later, strict enforcement of the ...
People "shoot the finger" in movies these days, and nobody bats an eye.
But in 1933, it was definitely an eye-batting sight.
Later, strict enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code...
...would curtail such flagrant finger foolishness.
Suggested by Martin Hafer
I neither own nor claim any rights to this material. Just having some fun with it. Thanks for watching!
People "shoot the finger" in movies these days, and nobody bats an eye.
But in 1933, it was definitely an eye-batting sight.
Later, strict enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code...
...would curtail such flagrant finger foolishness.
Suggested by Martin Hafer
I neither own nor claim any rights to this material. Just having some fun with it. Thanks for watching!
*Please view in 720 for best quality!* :)
Inspired by the ever so popular 'igvmyslf1000pts' "James Cagney makes weird noises" series...I, over the past few months, have gathered together as many movies off of TCM that Frank McHugh has appeared in. (because I'm an obsessed freak that ends up swooning over everybody. LOL.) Oddly enough, Jim & Frank were best of friends in real life, along with Pat O'Brien. Last year, I took interest and, I guess you could say.... 'fell in love' with Frank McHugh's work. He was known for playing sidekick to Jim among various others at Warner Brothers throughout his career. He is best recognized for his unique style of laughter, and that of playing a lovable drunk as comedic relief...you will see plenty drunken slurs, unbalanced walking and "Haaaah-Haa-Haahhh's" in this montage! :P Simply adorable. lol.
This video, by no means is as 'fun & fast paced' as 'igvmyslf1000pts' hilarious video series. :P Seeing her videos just inspired me to make something similar, for a lovable guy. :) This video features various clips of Mr. McHugh that always make me giggle. :D
Whether or not you know who Frank McHugh is, I'm hoping you will fall in love with this delightful & lovable character actor, just like I, along with my family have. :)
Ya just can't help but light up when you see him! Hollywood certainly doesn't have people like this anymore....
*You may need to adjust the volume here & there. I tried to 'even out' the audio to the best of my ability. Some clips may sound softer while others loud. Just a warning. Hope it's not too bad!*
UPDATE: There will be a part 2 around CHRISTMAS TIME! 'm working on it now, as in, accumulating more McHugh movies!!! :D That's the fun part! Whoohooo!!
Clips featured are from these movies:
The Irish In Us (1935)
6 Day Bike Rider (1934)
I Love You Again (1940)
Tomorrow At Seven (1933)
Lilly Turner (1933)
Footlight Parade (1933)
Daughters Courageous (1939)
The Telegraph Trail (1933)
The Front Page (1931)
Dodge City (1939)
One Way Passage (1932)
Stage Struck (1936)
Top Speed (1930)
Millie (1931)
Going Wild (1930)
Life Begins (1932)
Kiss Me Again (1930)
Heat Lightning (1934)
Gold Diggers of 1935
Four Wives (1939)
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
SPECIAL THANKS TO RALPH CELENTANO!
An ultra-rare RKO-Pathe comedy short starring Frank McHugh, reprising his role from the comedy classic THE FRONT PAGE and featuring William Eugene, most famous for portraying Edgar Kennedy's brother in law in a series of two-reelers.
People "shoot the finger" in movies these days, and nobody bats an eye.
But in 1933, it was definitely an eye-batting sight.
Later, strict enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code...
...would curtail such flagrant finger foolishness.
Suggested by Martin Hafer
I neither own nor claim any rights to this material. Just having some fun with it. Thanks for watching!
Francis Curray McHugh, known as Frank McHugh (May 23, 1898 – September 11, 1981), was an American film and television actor.
Life and career
Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, McHugh came from a theatrical family. His parents ran a stock theatre company and as a young child he performed on stage. His brother Matt and sister Kitty performed an act with him by the time he was ten years old, but the family quit the stage about 1930. Another brother, Ed, became a stage manager and agent in New York.
McHugh debuted on Broadway in The Fall Guy in 1925. Warner Brothers hired him as a contract player in 1930. McHugh played everything from lead actor to sidekick and would often provide comedy relief. He appeared in more than 150 films and television productions and worked with almost every star at Warner Bros. He was a close friend of James Cagney and appeared in more Cagney movies than any other actor. He appeared with Cagney in eleven films between 1932 and 1953. Their friendship lasted until McHugh's death.
By DAVID McHUGH, Associated Press. FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — GermanPresidentFrank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb ... Scholz lost a confidence vote on Dec ... He had 21 days to make that decision ... ....
“Who is ready to move some dirt?” said Laura McHugh, vice chair of the fundraising nonprofit Upper Macungie TownshipCommunity Fund... McHugh said the center would open in roughly 20 months.
McHugh, the current CEO and president of Gatorland, first knew the park as a tourist and then came to know it through his wife, Diane, the daughter of FrankGodwin...The new rides were part of a larger effort to “keep up with the times,” McHugh said.
The early years were hard work for OwenGodwin, his wife Pearl and their four children, including Frank Godwin, who would eventually become Gatorland’s president and Diane McHugh’s father ... In 1996, Frank Godwin retired.
(Frank Mecham- The News-Herald.) ... Chris McHugh hunches over the fryer, as fellow cook Brent Weakland shoves red onions into a metal grate, breaking them down into a prep pan. Chris McHugh prepares French fries, while Brent Weakland stores lettuce.
Margaret “Peg” Moran Griffiths, 86, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas H ... She was predeceased by her parents, Frank A. and Alice McHugh Moran; and her brothers, Francis and Arthur Moran ... ....