Kitty McHugh


Katherine McHugh billed as Kitty McHugh was an American film actress. She appeared in more than 50 films between 1934 and 1953.

Early years

McHugh was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed McHugh. She had three brothers, Frank, Matt, and Ed, Jr., and the six formed a family vaudeville comedy act.

Career

When she was 4 years old, McHugh starred in a theatrical production of Little Lord Fauntleroy. She went on to act on stage as an adult, including work with the Actors Lab company on the Pacific coast.
McHugh appeared in the Three Stooges short subjects Hoi Polloi, Listen, Judge, and Gents in a Jam. It was in the latter film that she portrayed Mrs. McGruder, the Stooges' irate landlady who delivers the trio a triple slap and a right hook to wrestler Rocky Duggan.

Personal life

McHugh committed suicide on September 3, 1954. She was married to character actor Ned Glass until her death.

Partial filmography