Fern Emmett

Fern Emmett was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Ten Nights in a Bar-Room, Cinderella Swings It, and Scattergood Baines. She gained recognition in the 1930s and 40s, often appearing in western films as landladies, farmer’s wives, and gossips.

Personal and Family Life

Fern Emmett was born on March 22, 1896, in Oakland, California. She was married to Henry Roquemore until his death on June 30, 1943. The couple worked together on 29 films throughout their careers, showcasing their strong partnership in both life and work.

Death and Legacy

Fern Emmett passed away on September 3, 1946, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, due to cancer. She was buried at Forest Lawn Glendale, Masonic Section. Her performances in various films left a lasting impression on audiences and contributed to the classic era of American cinema.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Love Crazy	1941-05-23	Martha – Ireland’s Maid
The Riders of the Whistling Skull	1937-01-04	Henrietta McCoy
Texas Terror	1935-10-17	Aunt Martha Hubbard
Dead Men Walk	1943-04-12	Kate
The E-Flat Man	1935-08-09	Farmer’s Wife
Three on a Limb	1936-01-03	Molly’s Mother
Bridge Wives	1932-02-21	Al’s wife, Mrs. Smith
Second Honeymoon	1930-09-12	Maid
Melody Trail	1935-10-21	Nell – Cowgirl Foreman
Amateur Crook	1937-12-10	Sarah, Ephraim’s Wife
Love in High Gear	1932-05-01	Hotel Maid
Paradise Express	1937-02-24	Landlady
Come on, Cowboys	1937-05-24	Bus Passenger Mother
Dangerous Holiday	1937-06-06	Aunt Elsie
The Harvester	1936-04-18	Miss Sophronia
The Trail Drive	1933-09-04	Aunt Martha
Female Fugitive	1938-04-15	Cook who quits
Happy Landing	1934-09-01	Landlady
Saga of Death Valley	1939-11-17	Miss Minnie
Heir to Trouble	1935-12-17	Amanda Witherspoon
The Curtain Falls	1934-10-02	Undetermined Secondary Role
The Land of Missing Men	1930-10-14	Martha Evans
Fatal Lady	1936-05-15	American Tourist (uncredited)
Walking on Air	1936-09-11	Bennett’s Maid (uncredited)
Westward Bound	1930-12-01	Emma
Terror of the Plains	1934-11-22	Rose
Wells Fargo	1937-12-31	Mrs. Jenkins
Boy Trouble	1939-01-27	Receptionist
City Limits	1934-04-14	Mrs. Benton
Dancing Feet	1936-01-20	Silas’ Secretary
M’Liss	1936-07-27	Mrs. Larkin
Henry Aldrich for President	1941-10-17	Mrs. Perkins
Made for Each Other	1939-02-10	Farmer’s Wife (uncredited)
Tail Spin	1939-02-19	Matilda, Gerry’s Maid (Uncredited)
Wife, Husband and Friend	1939-03-03	Maid
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell	1939-04-04	Mac Gregor’s Maid
Lucky Night	1939-05-05	Mrs. Applewaite (uncredited)
They Shall Have Music	1939-08-18	Woman on Steps (uncredited)
Second Fiddle	1939-06-30	Towns woman
Frontier Marshal	1939-07-28	Hotel Maid
In Name Only	1939-08-18	Hotel Chambermaid (uncredited)
The Rains Came	1939-09-15	Hindu Woman (uncredited)