Judy Malcolm was an American actress who is best known for G.I. Wanna Home, Dance, Dunce, Dance, and Mr. Wright Goes Wrong.
Personal and Family Life
Judy Malcolm was born on December 1, 1910, in Buffalo, New York. She was originally named Marguerite Westergren. Details about her family life are limited, but she was known to have worked as a stand-in for Fay Wray in the classic film King Kong (1933), performing some notable stunts.
Career Highlights
Judy had a varied acting career, appearing in several movies from the 1940s. She gained recognition for her performances in films such as G.I. Wanna Home, where she played the character Tessie, and Dance, Dunce, Dance. In addition to her credited roles, she often appeared in uncredited parts and as stand-ins for other actresses.
Death and Legacy
Judy Malcolm passed away on July 22, 1998, in East Aurora, New York. Her contributions to early cinema and her memorable performances have left a mark in film history, particularly through her involvement with iconic projects like King Kong. Despite being less known today, her work in classic films is still appreciated by film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| G.I. Wanna Home | 1946-09-05 | Tessie |
| Andy Plays Hookey | 1946-12-19 | Miss Jones |
| Ain’t Love Cuckoo? | 1946-06-06 | Aggressive Woman |
| Pick a Peck of Plumbers | 1944-07-23 | Bridge Player on Right (1st scene) (uncredited) |
| If a Body Meets a Body | 1945-08-30 | Family Member (uncredited) |
| Heavenly Daze | 1948-09-02 | (uncredited) |
| Dizzy Pilots | 1943-09-24 | Girl in Hangar (uncredited) |
| Crash Goes the Hash | 1944-02-04 | Fuller Bull’s secretary / party guest in white dress |
| Three Hams on Rye | 1950-09-07 | Brunette Showgirl (uncredited) |
| No Dough Boys | 1944-11-24 | Stella Pumpernickle (uncredited) |
| Love at First Bite | 1950-05-04 | Café patron (uncredited) |