Howard Phillips - Actor Profile

Howard Phillips

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
10Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 6, 1899
Birth Place: Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies (now Kingston, Jamaica)

Howard Phillips Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Howard Phillips reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Howard Phillips's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Howard Phillips's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Trial of Vivienne Ware, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Howard Phillips Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Howard Phillips's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Trial of Vivienne Ware (1932) movie poster
★9.0

The Trial of Vivienne Ware: Vivienne Ware is defended by her ex-beau when she's accused of killing her faithless fiance.

The Trial of Vivienne Ware

1932•Crime
★7.0
The Spider (1931) movie poster
★7.0

The Spider: Lowe plays Chatrand the Great, a magician with great hypnotic and magical powers. During his evening performance at an u

The Spider

1931•Crime
★7.0
Sob Sister (1931) movie poster
★7.0

Sob Sister: Jane Ray, a very clever reporter of crimes of passion, or "sob sister," for a New York tabloid, begins to feel depressed

Sob Sister

1931•Romance
★6.8
White Bondage (1937) movie poster
★6.8

White Bondage: A reporter risks lynching to prove that share croppers are being cheated.

White Bondage

1937•Drama
★6.3
Fugitive in the Sky (1936) movie poster
★6.3

Fugitive in the Sky: Reporter Terry Brewer goes to the Los Angeles airport to say goodbye to his sweetheart, airline hostess Rita Moore. He n

Fugitive in the Sky

1936•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie Howard Phillips has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1938 Gangs of New York Al Benson Flop Similar →
1937 White Bondage Cal 'Snipe' Sanders Hit Similar →
1937 The Great Hospital Mystery Tom Kirby Average Similar →
1936 Fugitive in the Sky 'Killer' Madsen Average Similar →
1932 The Last Mile Richard 'Dick' Walters, Cell 5 Average Similar →
1932 The Trial of Vivienne Ware Minetti aka Joe Garson Super Hit Similar →
1932 Careless Lady Jack Merrett Average Similar →
1931 Surrender Claverie Average Similar →
1931 Sob Sister Ned Smith Hit Similar →
1931 The Spider Alexander Hit Similar →

Howard Phillips - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Howard Phillips?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Howard Phillips is "The Trial of Vivienne Ware" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Howard Phillips acted in?

Howard Phillips has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Howard Phillips?

Other notable films include "The Spider", "Sob Sister", and "White Bondage".

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