Hope Emerson

Hope Emerson

Deceased · Born: Oct 29, 1897 · Died: Apr 24, 1960

Known For

Adam's RibAdam's Rib
Westward the WomenWestward the Women
CagedCaged
The Guns of Fort PetticoatThe Guns of Fort Petticoat

Personal Details

Height6' 2"
BornOct 29, 1897 Hawarden, Iowa, USA
Parents
  • John Alvin Emerson
  • Josephine A Emerson
Relatives
  • Infant Emerson (Sibling)

Biography

Notable actress Hope Emerson, a towering figure at 6'2" and 230 pounds, left a lasting impact on Hollywood's history. Her commanding presence, brusque voice, and stern demeanor made her a natural fit for villainous roles, earning her an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of the sadistic prison matron in the 1950 film "Caged".

Career

{"id":103837796,"title":"The Dennis O'Keefe Show","year":1959,"character":"Amelia 'Sarge' Sargent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-dennis-okeefe-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837796.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837796.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
The Dennis O'Keefe Show
The Dennis O'Keefe Show as Amelia 'Sarge' Sargent
{"id":21317,"title":"Rock-a-Bye Baby","year":"1958","character":"Mrs. Rogers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rock-a-bye-baby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21317.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21317.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Rock-a-Bye Baby
Rock-a-Bye Baby as Mrs. Rogers
{"id":8704,"title":"Peter Gunn","year":1958,"character":"Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/peter-gunn","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8704.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8704.jpg"},"released":1}
Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn as Mother
{"id":32630,"title":"All Mine to Give","year":"1957","character":"Mrs. Pubmeister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-mine-to-give","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5a6f84b0jd40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5a6f84b0jd40.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
All Mine to Give
All Mine to Give as Mrs. Pubmeister
{"id":66706,"title":"The Guns of Fort Petticoat","year":"1957","character":"Hannah Lacey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-guns-of-fort-petticoat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66706.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66706.jpg"},"released":1}
The Guns of Fort Petticoat
The Guns of Fort Petticoat as Hannah Lacey
{"id":32451,"title":"Untamed","year":"1955","character":"Maria DeGroot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/untamed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32451.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32451.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Untamed
Untamed as Maria DeGroot
{"id":21424,"title":"Casanova's Big Night","year":"1954","character":"Duchess of Castelbello","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/casanovas-big-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21424.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21424.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Casanova's Big Night
Casanova's Big Night as Duchess of Castelbello
{"id":67847,"title":"The Lady Wants Mink","year":"1953","character":"Mrs. Hoxie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lady-wants-mink","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67847.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67847.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
The Lady Wants Mink
The Lady Wants Mink as Mrs. Hoxie
{"id":67724,"title":"A Perilous Journey","year":"1953","character":"Olivia Schuyler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-perilous-journey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67724.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67724.jpg"},"released":1}
A Perilous Journey
A Perilous Journey as Olivia Schuyler
{"id":174336,"title":"Champ for a Day","year":"1953","character":"Ma Karlsen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/champ-for-a-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174336.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174336.jpg"},"released":1}
Champ for a Day
Champ for a Day as Ma Karlsen
{"id":32508,"title":"Westward the Women","year":"1951","character":"Patience Hawley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/westward-the-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32508.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32508.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Westward the Women
Westward the Women as Patience Hawley
{"id":68431,"title":"Belle Le Grand","year":"1951","character":"Emma McGee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/belle-le-grand","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68431.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68431.jpg"},"released":1}
Belle Le Grand
Belle Le Grand as Emma McGee
{"id":32414,"title":"Double Crossbones","year":"1951","character":"Mistress Ann Bonney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/double-crossbones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32414.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32414.jpg"},"released":1}
Double Crossbones
Double Crossbones as Mistress Ann Bonney
{"id":68603,"title":"Caged","year":"1950","character":"Evelyn Harper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/caged","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68603.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68603.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Caged
Caged as Evelyn Harper
{"id":68693,"title":"Copper Canyon","year":"1950","character":"Ma Tarbet","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/copper-canyon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ohf57p1fd60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ohf57p1fd60.jpg"},"released":1}
Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon as Ma Tarbet
{"id":82822,"title":"Dancing in the Dark","year":"1949","character":"Mrs. Schlaghammer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dancing-in-the-dark-1949","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82822.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82822.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Dancing in the Dark
Dancing in the Dark as Mrs. Schlaghammer
{"id":68895,"title":"Adam's Rib","year":"1949","character":"Olympia La Pere","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adams-rib","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68895.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68895.jpg"},"released":1}
Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib as Olympia La Pere
{"id":14870,"title":"House of Strangers","year":"1949","character":"Helena Domenico","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/house-of-strangers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14870.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14870.jpg"},"released":1}
House of Strangers
House of Strangers as Helena Domenico
{"id":174681,"title":"Roseanna McCoy","year":"1949","character":"Levisa Hatfield","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roseanna-mccoy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174681.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174681.jpg"},"released":1}
Roseanna McCoy
Roseanna McCoy as Levisa Hatfield
{"id":68597,"title":"Thieves' Highway","year":"1949","character":"Midge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thieves-highway-1949","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5p2r2vdlhn00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5p2r2vdlhn00.jpg"},"released":1}
Thieves' Highway
Thieves' Highway as Midge
{"id":69334,"title":"Cry of the City","year":"1948","character":"Rose Given","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cry-of-the-city","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69334.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69334.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
Cry of the City
Cry of the City as Rose Given