"she ain't no peggy joyce" bud clarke to john allen (referring to a date he's setting john allen with ('works in a laundrette')) later: "there i was trying to get you peggy joyce and you go and get yourself hog tied to a dance hall dame" (bud clarke). peggy hopkins joyce (may 26, 1893 – june 12, 1957) was an american actress, artist model and dancer. in addition to her performing career, joyce was known for her numerous engagements, six marriages to wealthy men, subsequent divorces, scandalous affairs, her collection of diamonds and furs and her generally lavish lifestyle.