Howard M. Mitchell

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Characters played by Howard M. Mitchell

Man in Parking Lot (uncredited) — My Friend Irma (1949)

Brief background appearance in an outdoor parking scene.

Policeman (uncredited) — Another Thin Man (1939)

Local law enforcement officer assisting in investigations and crowd control.

Elmer Hawkins, Prosecutor — Tom Sawyer, Detective (1938)

Hawkins is identified as the prosecutor in Silas's trial. The prosecution calls the supposed mute witness who claims to have seen Silas kill and bury Jupiter, but Tom's questioning exposes that witness's deception and undermines the case against Silas.

Police Captain Taylor (Uncredited) — The Saint Strikes Back (1939)

Senior police supervisor.

Officer Riley — Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. (1941)

Patrol officer assisting with investigations.

Bald Policeman (uncredited) — The Adventurous Blonde (1937)

Uniformed officer with distinctive physical appearance.

Policeman (uncredited) — Father's Little Dividend (1951)

An uncredited police officer appearing briefly in connection with Stanley's frantic visit to the police station.

Career Overview

Howard M. Mitchell has 159 screen credits in a career dating back to 1911. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Father of the Bride (Spencer Tracy) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Traffic Cop, The Price of Jealousy, Kitty and the Bandits. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
159
Birth Date
1883-12-11
Birth Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q5920254), public domain (CC0).