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Gertrude Howard
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| Born | October 13, 1892 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
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| Died | September 30, 1934 (aged 41) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1925–1934 |
Gertrude Howard was an American actress. She was born on October 13, 1892. She became famous in both silent films and early sound films. She passed away on September 30, 1934.
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About Gertrude Howard's Life
Gertrude Howard was born in 1892. She started her acting career on Broadway. One of her first roles was in a show called The Wife Hunters in 1911.
Starting in Movies
Gertrude began acting in movies in 1925. Her first film was The Circus Cyclone. It was directed by Albert Rogell. In 1927, she played Aunt Chloe in Uncle Tom's Cabin. She played the wife of Uncle Tom in that movie.
A Top Actress
In 1927, a newspaper called The Pittsburgh Courier said something special. They called Gertrude Howard the "highest salaried colored actress in Hollywood". This meant she earned the most money among Black actresses at that time.
She often played smaller or supporting roles in films. For example, she was Queenie in the first version of Show Boat (1929). She also played Martha in Christy Cabanne's movie Conspiracy.
Her Famous Line
Gertrude Howard is well-remembered for her role as Beulah Thorndyke. This was in the 1933 movie I'm No Angel. In the film, she shared a famous line with actress Mae West. Mae West's character said, "Beulah, peel me a grape." This line made Gertrude Howard's character very memorable.
Her Career Ends
Gertrude Howard had a short but busy career. She appeared in twenty-two films. Sadly, her career ended too soon. She passed away in 1934 when she was only 41 years old. Mae West, her co-star, helped to raise money for Gertrude's funeral.
Gertrude Howard's Movies
Here is a list of the movies Gertrude Howard appeared in:
- The Circus Cyclone (1925) as Mrs. Jackson
- Easy Pickings (1927) as Mandy
- On Your Toes (1927) as Mammy
- South Sea Love (1927) as Moana
- Uncle Tom's Cabin (1927) as Aunt Chloe
- Hearts in Dixie (1929) as Emmy
- Show Boat (1929) as Queenie (uncredited)
- His Captive Woman (1929) as Lavoris Smythe
- Synthetic Sin (1929) as Cassie
- Conspiracy (1930) as Martha
- Guilty? (1930) as Lucy
- Father's Son (1931) as Dinah
- The Prodigal (1931) as Naomi
- Penrod and Sam (1931) as Delia - Schofield's Maid (uncredited)
- Consolation Marriage (1931) as Kate - Mary's Maid (uncredited)
- Secret Service (1931) as Martha Polk (uncredited)
- Strangers in Love (1932) as Snowball, Servant
- Forbidden Trail (1932) as Angelina
- I'm No Angel (1933) as Beulah
- The Fighting Code (1933) as Housekeeper Martha
- George White's Scandals (1934) as Black Woman (uncredited)
- Peck's Bad Boy (1934) as Martha the Maid
- Carolina (1934) as Minor Role (uncredited)
