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Esther Howard

Esther Howard is known for Sullivan's Travels (1941), Detour (1945), Murder, My Sweet (1944).

Biography

Esther Howard (April 4, 1892 – March 8, 1965) was an American stage and film character actress who played a wide range of supporting roles, from man-hungry spinsters to amoral criminals, appearing in 108 films in her 23-year screen career.

From 1940 to 1949, Howard was part of Preston Sturges' unofficial "stock company" of character actors, appearing in seven films written and directed by Sturges. From 1937, Howard was a regular player in short-subjects produced at Columbia Pictures, where she was frequently cast opposite comedian Andy Clyde. Her last film was a Columbia comedy short, Caught on the Bounce (1952), in which she played Joe Besser's aunt.

Questions about Esther Howard

How many Esther Howard films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 54 films with Esther Howard, from 1931 to 1951.

What is the best rated Esther Howard film?

The best rated Esther Howard film in the catalogue is Sullivan's Travels (1941), rated 7.4.

What was the first Esther Howard film?

The first Esther Howard film in the catalogue is Dead End, from 1937.

Who has Esther Howard worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Esther Howard shares the most credits with Frank Moran (3 films), Preston Sturges (3 films) and William Demarest (3 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

77 films — 54 in the catalogue

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