Betty Howe

Betty Howe (May 23, 1895 – June 21, 1969) was an American actress in silent films.

Betty Howe
A young woman standing, smiling, wearing a hat with a large dark plum and a fur stole; her dress has a large white collar and cuffs.
Betty Howe, from a 1918 publication.
BornMay 23, 1895
New York, New York
DiedJune 21, 1969
New York, New York
OccupationActress

Early life

Howe was born in New York City, and attended Chappaqua Mountain Institute, a Quaker school.[1][2]

Career

With "no stage experience," Howe joined Vitagraph Studios as a stock player in 1916.[1] In 1918, she and Canadian actor Edward Earle formed the Earle-Howe production company within Vitagraph.[3] She appeared in silent films, including Mr. Jack, a Hallroom Hero (1916, short), Mr. Jack Trifles (1916, short),[4] Mr. Jack Hires a Stenographer (1916, short), Fathers of Men (1916),[5] The Alibi (1916),[6] Beatrice Fairfax (1916, serial), The Scarlet Runner (1916), For France (1917),[7] The Blind Adventure (1918),[8][9] The Lie (1918),[10][11] To Hell with the Kaiser! (1918), Wolves of Kultur (1918), As a Man Thinks (1919), The Woman of His Dream (1921), A Man of Stone (1921), and Breaking Home Ties (1922).[12]

Personal life

Howe died in New York City in 1969, aged 74 years.

References
  1. "Betty Howe, Latest Vitagrapher". The Moving Picture World. 27: 1834. March 18, 1916.
  2. "Betty Howe at Veteran". Edmonton Journal. 1918-05-24. p. 9. Retrieved 2020-11-27 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "New Vitagraph Constellations". Motography. 18: 70. July 14, 1917 – via Internet Archive.
  4. "Vitagraphs for Week of March 20". The Moving Picture World. 27: 2010. March 25, 1916.
  5. "Edeson in New Feature". The Moving Picture World. 27: 1668. March 11, 1916.
  6. "Forest Park Theater (advertisement)". Forest Leaves. 11: 9. August 31, 1917.
  7. "Vitagraph Helps U. S. Wins Recruits". Motography. 19: 26. January 5, 1918.
  8. "Vitagraph Starts Production Drive". Motography. 19: 114. January 19, 1918.
  9. "Current Feature Photoplays Passed in Review". Dramatic Mirror of Motion Pictures and the Stage. 78: 18. January 12, 1918.
  10. "Release of 'The Lie' Announced". Dramatic Mirror of Motion Pictures and the Stage. 78: 22. March 30, 1918.
  11. "Dramatic Reviews: The Lie". Dramatic Mirror of Motion Pictures and the Stage. 78: 24. April 6, 1918.
  12. "Breaking Home Ties". National Center for Jewish Film. 1922. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
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