Desperately Seeking Susan
Metcalf's first on screen role was an uncredited appearance as a maid in Robert Altman's comedy "A Wedding" (1978). During the 1980s, Metcalf continued to performed in minor roles in many films, including the Susan Seidelman comedy "Desperately Seeking Susan" (1985), Seiderman's "Making Mr. Right" (1987), Gary Sinise's drama "Miles from Home" (1988), the comedy "Stars and Bars" (1988), and John Hughes' comedy film "Uncle Buck" (1989).