Caught on the Bounce
1952 · 8.0/10
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Esther Howard
Actor · born 2 April 1892 · Butte, Montana, USA
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.
Where to start: Sullivan's Travels (1941).
As actor 76
All That I Have
1951 · 6.0/10
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Caged
1950 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
No Man of Her Own
1950 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Hellfire
1949 · 6.4/10
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The Lady Gambles
1949 · 6.1/10
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The Crooked Way
1949 · 6.2/10
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Champion
1949 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
Homicide
1949 · 5.7/10
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June Bride
1948 · 7.1/10
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The Velvet Touch
1948 · 6.2/10
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Wedlock Deadlock
1947 · 7.0/10
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Song of the Thin Man
1947 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
Born to Kill
1947 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
1946 · 5.4/10
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A Letter for Evie
1946 · 6.9/10
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Without Reservations
1946 · 6.3/10
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The Virginian
1946 · 6.0/10
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The Falcon's Alibi
1946 · 5.4/10
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Adventure
1945 · 6.4/10
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Detour
1945 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
The Great Flamarion
1945 · 6.1/10
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Murder, My Sweet
1944 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
The Big Noise
1944 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
1944 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Hail the Conquering Hero
1944 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Idle Roomers
1944 · 6.6/10
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True to Life
1943 · 8.0/10
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I Married a Witch
1942 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
The Palm Beach Story
1942 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Jackass Mail
1942 · 7.5/10
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My Favorite Blonde
1942 · 6.5/10
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Sappy Birthday
1942 · 10.0/10
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Sullivan's Travels
1941 · 7.4/10
Worth the Hype
The Lady from Cheyenne
1941 · 5.7/10
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San Francisco Docks
1940 · 7.3/10
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The Great McGinty
1940 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeSocial Sea Lions
Social Sea Lions
1940 · 7.0/10
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Boobs in the Woods
1940 · 6.7/10
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Alex in Wonderland
1940 · 9.0/10
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Ride, Cowboy, Ride
1939 · 6.0/10
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The Gracie Allen Murder Case
1939 · 6.3/10
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Broadway Serenade
1939 · 6.6/10
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Swing, Sister, Swing
1938 · 8.0/10
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Marie Antoinette
1938 · 6.6/10
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Scandal Street
1938 · 8.0/10
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Stand-In
1937 · 6.5/10
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Partners in Crime
1937 · 8.0/10
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Dead End
1937 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Rhythm in the Clouds
1937 · 7.5/10
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M'Liss
1936 · 6.0/10
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Florida Special
1936 · 7.0/10
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Klondike Annie
1936 · 6.3/10
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Stars Over Broadway
1935 · 5.6/10
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It Always Happens
1935 · 10.0/10
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The Misses Stooge
1935 · 10.0/10
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Straight from the Heart
1935 · 9.0/10
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The Best Man Wins
1935 · 6.6/10
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Ready for Love
1934 · 6.2/10
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Sweepings
1933 · 5.8/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best Esther Howard movie?
By viewer score, Sullivan's Travels (1941) at 7.4/10.
What are Esther Howard’s most popular movies?
Sullivan's Travels, Detour, Murder, My Sweet.
How many movies has Esther Howard made?
76 films on TMDB, 76 as actor.