Ernie Holley — Banjo on My Knee Character Profile

About Ernie Holley

Protagonist and Pearl's husband. Impulsively punches Mr. Slade and flees his community. Returns years later, clashes with Pearl over their future, and engages in violent confrontations in New Orleans before ultimately reconciling with Pearl.

Character Facts

Played by

Joel McCrea

Appears in

Banjo on My Knee (1936)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Banjo on My Knee

• Pearl Elliott Holley (Barbara Stanwyck)
• Newt Holley (Walter Brennan)
• Buddy (Buddy Ebsen)
• Warfield Scott (Walter Catlett)
• Grandma (Helen Westley)
• Mr. Slade (Victor Kilian)
• Ruby (Minna Gombell)
• Judge Tope (Spencer Charters)
• Leota Long (Katherine DeMille)
• Chick Bean (Tony Martin)
• Jules (George Humbert)
• Hattie (Cecil Weston)