Acting

Fred Howard

Born January 3, 1899 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Died April 21, 1960 · aged 61

No biography available.

Known For

The HuckstersThe Hucksters · 1947
The Hucksters
★ 7.01947
MovieDramaRomance
A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.
The Front PageThe Front Page · 1931
The Front Page
★ 6.41931
MovieComedyCrime
Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter looking for a bigger paycheck. When an accused murderer escapes from custody, Hildy sees an opportunity for the story of a lifetime. But when he finds the criminal, he learns that the man may not be guilty. With the help of his editor, Hildy attempts to hide the convict, uncover the conspiracy and write the scoop of his career.
RainRain · 1932
Rain
★ 6.61932
MovieDrama
Due to a possible cholera epidemic onboard, passengers on a ship are forced to disembark at Pago Pago, a small village on a Pacific island where it incessantly rains. Among the stranded passengers are Sadie Thompson, a prostitute, and Alfred Davidson, a fanatic missionary who will try to redeem her.
The Richest Girl in the WorldThe Richest Girl in the World · 1934
The Richest Girl in the World
★ 5.81934
MovieComedyRomance
Millionairess Dorothy Hunter is tired of finding out that her boyfriends love her for her money, and equally weary of losing eligible beaus who don't want to be considered fortune-hunters. That's why she trades identities with her secretary Sylvia before embarking on her next romance with Tony Travers. This causes numerous complications not only for Dorothy and Tony but for Sylvia, whose own husband Philip is not the most patient of men.
The Last Crooked MileThe Last Crooked Mile · 1946
The Last Crooked Mile
★ 5.51946
MovieCrimeDrama
A mystery grows after a bank robbery car leads investigators to a carnival sideshow.
The Fourth HorsemanThe Fourth Horseman · 1932
The Fourth Horseman
★ 9.01932
MovieWestern
Retiring from a life of train robbing, Benjamin R. Jones takes over the ghost town of Stillwell, knowing full well that the property belongs to Molly O'Rourke. Enter horse wrangler Tom Mason, who smells a rat and does his best to unmask Jones as the crook he knows him to be. Molly at first falls for Jones' scheme, but confronts him when a general feeling of lawlessness sets in. The villain, alas, has an ace up his sleeve: Molly owes back taxes on her property, which is ripe for a takeover.
Numbered MenNumbered Men · 1930
Numbered Men
★ 5.11930
MovieDramaCrime
Civilian Mary Dane and falsely imprisoned Bud Leonard love each other. Lou Rinaldo, who framed Bud to get Mary, and escape-minded King Callahan want to keep him in stir, but convict Bertie and the others, even including the Warden, set events in motion to prove that love and justice will prevail. NB: Prisoner numbers given in lieu of character names in many cast lists for this film do not match the numbers shown on the characters' uniforms, when these can be seen at all, and are not used in dialogue at all.
Goodbye, My FancyGoodbye, My Fancy · 1951
Goodbye, My Fancy
★ 6.41951
MovieComedyRomance
Agatha has fond memories of her romance with college president Dr. James Merrill, when she was a student and he was her professor, and wants to see if there is still a spark between them.

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Hitchhike to HappinessHitchhike to Happiness · 1945
Hitchhike to Happiness
★ 7.01945
MovieMusicComedy
An aspiring playwright gets a job in a New York City restaurant favored by celebrities in hopes of getting a break. Unfortunately, most of them believe that the waiter lacks the talent to make it big. Only an aspiring songwriter, and a former waitress who has become a famous Hollywood radio star, really believe in him. When the ex-waitress drops by the restaurant to say hello, she and the others decide to play a trick on an arrogant producer by making him believe the waiter has written a sure-fire hit. They succeed and the producer puts on the show. The singer gets to be the star. When the show becomes a smash, everyone is surprised. Songs include: "Hitchhike To Happiness," "For You And Me," "Sentimental," and "My Pushover Heart."

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