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Ronald Howard

1918–1996 · Actor

Biography

Ronald Howard was an English actor and writer who starred in a number of British B movies in the forties and fifties, before moving into television, most notably in the 1954 version of Sherlock Holmes.

He was the son of actor Leslie Howard.

Notable Noir Roles

Double Confession

1950Dir. Ken Annakin · Hilary Boscombe

The hero discovers his estranged wife dead and tries to frame her lover for the murder. He becomes involved with the criminals who make various unsuccessful attempts on his life while the police clear…

Street Corner

1953Dir. Muriel Box · David Evans

A pseudo-documentary focusing on the daily work and routine of women police officers built around three different storylines.

The Hide-Out

1956Dir. Peter Graham Scott · Robert Grant

An insurance investigator in London attempts to thwart smugglers trafficking stolen lambskins infected with anthrax.

Moment of Indiscretion

1958Dir. Max Varnel · John Miller

Janet Miller (Lana Morris) is a married woman caught in awkward circumstances after police investigating a murder come up with evidence, and a potentially lethal motive, which lead them to suspect her…

Full Noir Filmography

4 films · 1950–1958