Louise Carter was an American actress who is best known for Week-End Marriage, Madame Butterfly, and Broken Lullaby. Born on March 17, 1875, in Denison, Iowa, she became a notable character actress in the 1930s, often taking on melancholic roles. She passed away on November 10, 1957, in Hollywood, California.
Personal and Family Life
Not much is known about Louise Carter’s personal and family life. She was born and raised in Iowa before moving to Hollywood to pursue her acting career. Throughout her life, she focused primarily on her work in film and did not often share details about her family background.
Career Highlights
Louise Carter gained recognition for her performances in various films during the 1930s. She often portrayed characters with emotional depth, which made her a favorite for roles in dramatic films. Some of her memorable works include “Madame Butterfly,” “Week-End Marriage,” and “I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang.”
Death and Legacy
Louise Carter died on November 10, 1957, in Hollywood, California. Her contributions to early American cinema, particularly in the realm of melodramatic roles, have earned her a place in film history. Although she may not be as widely recognized today, her work continues to influence character actors in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Blondie of the Follies | 1932-09-01 | Ma Callahan |
| I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang | 1932-11-09 | Mother |
| Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase | 1939-09-09 | Miss Floretta Turnbull |
| Broken Lullaby | 1932-01-19 | Frau Holderlin |
| This Day and Age | 1933-08-25 | Grace Smith |
| You’re Telling Me! | 1934-04-06 | Mrs. Bessie Bisbee |
| Beauty for Sale | 1933-09-01 | Mrs. Lawson |
| The Right To Romance | 1933-11-17 | First Face Lift Patient |
| Paddy O’Day | 1936-01-17 | Aunt Jane |
| Gone with the Wind | 1939-03-12 | Bandleader’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Madame Butterfly | 1932-12-30 | Suzuki |
| Brother Orchid | 1940-06-07 | Scrub Woman at End (uncredited) |
| The Monkey’s Paw | 1933-01-13 | Mrs. White |
| The Last Mile | 1932-08-17 | Mrs. Walters |
| Here Is My Heart | 1934-12-28 | Charity Lady (uncredited) |
| Doctor Bull | 1933-09-22 | Mrs. Ely |
| Rose of the Rancho | 1936-01-09 | Guadalupe |
| Stranger in Town | 1931-08-06 | Mrs. Croaker |
| Unmarried | 1939-05-20 | Mrs. Charles |
| Party Wire | 1935-04-27 | Grandma Kern |
| Beloved | 1934-01-22 | Mrs. Tarrant |
| Pilgrimage | 1933-07-12 | Mrs. Rogers |
| Straight from the Heart | 1935-03-22 | Mother in Breadline |
| In Borrowed Plumes | 1926-02-10 | Clara Raymond |
| Trouble in Paradise | 1932-06-17 | Woman with Wrong Handbag (uncredited) |
| Angel | 1937-10-29 | |
| Jennie Gerhardt | 1933-06-08 | Mrs. Gerhardt |
| Week-End Marriage | 1932-06-18 | Mrs. Davis |