Laura Bowman facts for kids
Laura Bowman and her husband, Pete Hampton
Laura Bowman (born October 3, 1881 – died March 29, 1957) was a talented American actress. She performed on stage, on the radio, and in movies.
Laura Bowman's Early Life and Stage Adventures
Laura Bowman was born in Quincy, Illinois. She grew up in Cincinnati. Early in the 1900s, she performed in a show called In Dahomey in London. She was with her husband, Pete Hampton, at that time.
In 1916, Laura joined the Lafayette Players. This was a famous acting group from Harlem, New York. She worked with them for several years, performing in many plays.
Laura Bowman's Film Career
Laura Bowman also had a career in movies. She appeared in several films, often working with director Oscar Micheaux. Here are some of the movies she was in:
| Year | Movie Title | Her Role | Director | Co-stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | The Brute | Mrs. Carrison | Oscar Micheaux | Evelyn Preer |
| 1932 | Veiled Aristocrats | Molly Walden | Oscar Micheaux | Lorenzo Tucker Lawrence Chenault |
| 1932 | Ten Minutes to Live | Ida Morton | Oscar Micheaux | Willor Lee Guilford Tressie Mitchell Charlotte Evans |
| 1934 | Drums O' Voodoo | Auntie Hagar | Arthur Hoerl | Augustus Smith |
| 1935 | Murder in Harlem | Mrs. Epps | Oscar Micheaux | Clarence Brooks |
| 1938 | God's Step Children | Aunt Carrie | Oscar Micheaux | Carmen Newsome |
| 1939 | Birthright | |||
| 1940 | The Notorious Elinor Lee | Benny's mother | Oscar Micheaux | Gladys Williams Robert Earl Jones Edna Mae Harris |
| 1940 | Son of Ingagi | Dr. Helen Jackson | Richard Kahn | Zack Williams |
| 1946 | Miss Susie Slagle's | Woman (uncredited) | John Berry | Veronica Lake Sonny Tufts Lillian Gish |
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