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Olin Howland

Olin Howland

The younger brother of actress Jobyna Howland, Olin Howland established himself on Broadway in musical comedy. The actor made his film debut in 1918, but didn't really launch his Hollywood career until the talkie era. Generally cast as rustic characters, Howland could be sly or slow-witted, depending on the demands of the role. He showed up in scores of Warner Bros. films in the 1930s and 1940s, most amusingly as the remonstrative Dr. Croker (sic) in The Case of the Lucky Legs (1934). A favorite of producer David O. Selznick, Howland played the laconic baggage man in Nothing Sacred (1937), the grim, hickory-stick wielding schoolmaster in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) and an expansive Yankee businessman in Gone with the Wind (1939). During the 1940s, he could often as not be found at Republic, appearing in that studio's westerns and hillbilly musicals. One of his best screen assignments of the 1950s was the old derelict who kept shouting "Make me sergeant in charge of booze!" in the classic sci-fier Them (1954). Howland made several TV guest appearances in the 1950s, and played the recurring role of Swifty on the weekly Circus Boy (1956). In the latter stages of his career, Olin Howland billed himself as Olin Howlin; he made his final appearance in 1958, as the first victim of The Blob. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


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Olin Howland Trivia

When was Olin Howland born?
Olin Howland was born on February 10, 1896

What role did Olin Howland portray in Apache Rose?
Olin Howland played Alkali Elkins in Apache Rose

Who did Olin Howland portray in Home in Wyomin'?
Olin Howland was Sunrise in Home in Wyomin'

Who did Olin Howland play in The Blob?
Olin Howland was Old Man in The Blob

What role did Olin Howland play in Earthworm Tractors?
Olin Howland played Mr. Blair in Earthworm Tractors

Who did Olin Howland portray in Angel and the Badman?
Olin Howland was Bradley in Angel and the Badman

What role did Olin Howland play in A Stranger in Town?
Olin Howland played Homer Todds in A Stranger in Town

Who did Olin Howland portray in Santa Fe?
Olin Howland was Dan Dugan in Santa Fe

Who did Olin Howland play in Fallen Angel?
Olin Howland was Joe Ellis in Fallen Angel

Who did Olin Howland portray in Nancy Drew, Reporter?
Olin Howland was Sgt. Entwhistle in Nancy Drew, Reporter

Who did Olin Howland play in Gold Diggers of 1937?
Olin Howland was Dr. MacDuffy in Gold Diggers of 1937

Who did Olin Howland portray in Country Gentlemen?
Olin Howland was Lawyer in Country Gentlemen

Who did Olin Howland play in Days of Jesse James?
Olin Howland was Under-Sheriff in Days of Jesse James

What role did Olin Howland play in Them!?
Olin Howland played Jensen in Them!

What role did Olin Howland portray in Made for Each Other?
Olin Howland played Farmer in Made for Each Other

Who did Olin Howland portray in Dakota?
Olin Howland was Devlin's driver in Dakota

Who did Olin Howland play in Jack London?
Olin Howland was Mailman in Jack London

Who did Olin Howland play in The Paleface?
Olin Howland was Undertaker in The Paleface

What role did Olin Howland play in Colonel Effingham's Raid?
Olin Howland played Painter in Colonel Effingham's Raid

Who did Olin Howland play in Gone With the Wind?
Olin Howland was Yankee Businessman [During Reconstruction] in Gone With the Wind

What role did Olin Howland portray in Young People?
Olin Howland played Station Master in Young People

What role did Olin Howland portray in I'll Be Seeing You?
Olin Howland played Hawker in I'll Be Seeing You

Who did Olin Howland play in Wagon Wheels?
Olin Howland was Bill O'Meary in Wagon Wheels

Who did Olin Howland portray in Treasure Island?
Olin Howland was Dick in Treasure Island

What role did Olin Howland play in This Gun for Hire?
Olin Howland played Blair Fletcher in This Gun for Hire

Who did Olin Howland play in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
Olin Howland was Newspaper Clerk in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

What role did Olin Howland play in A Star Is Born?
Olin Howland played Rustie in A Star Is Born

Who did Olin Howland play in The Spirit of St. Louis?
Olin Howland was Surplus Dealer in The Spirit of St. Louis

What role did Olin Howland portray in Nothing Sacred?
Olin Howland played Baggage Man in Nothing Sacred

Who did Olin Howland play in Little Women?
Olin Howland was Schoolteacher in Little Women

What role did Olin Howland play in Little Women?
Olin Howland played Mr. Davis in Little Women

What role did Olin Howland play in Little Tough Guy?
Olin Howland played Baxter in Little Tough Guy


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