Joyce Howard

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Characters played by Joyce Howard

Laura Verity — They Met in the Dark (1943)

A young Canadian woman who discovers Mary dead in a remote cottage and reports the murder to the police. After the body disappears, she joins Heritage in pursuing the clues to London and Liverpool, where enemy agents try to interrogate and abduct her. Heritage rescues her, and the two kiss at the end.

Mary — The Common Touch (1941)

Mary assists Peter in obtaining evidence from Cartwright’s apartment. While Peter takes Tich to break into Cartwright’s safe, Mary keeps Cartwright occupied with flattery. Her role helps Peter secure the document needed to support Inky’s account of Cartwright’s involvement.

Helen — Love on the Dole (1941)

Helen is Harry's girlfriend. After Harry wins money betting, he takes her on a holiday to the seaside resort of Blackpool. Her unexpected pregnancy becomes a source of further tension as Harry faces unemployment and the Hardcastle family struggles with poverty and reductions in unemployment benefits.

Carol Dane — Appointment with Crime (1946)

Carol meets Leo while unaware of his criminal nature, and the two begin a romance. She later travels with him as he tries to escape by train, but confronts him about his lies. Her relationship with Leo brings his deception into the open as the police close in.

June Marlow — Talk About Jacqueline (1942)

June is Jacqueline's younger sister, and the two women are close and support one another despite their different experiences of life. When Jacqueline's past threatens her marriage, June tries to protect her by telling Michael that she herself has recently been the one fooling around. The claim later threatens June's own love life, until Jacqueline's confession clears her sister's reputation.

Career Overview

Joyce Howard has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Signature works include Mrs. Fitzherbert, They Met in the Dark, Shadow of the Past. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
15
Birth Date
1922-02-28
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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