Fern Emmett
Fern Emmett (March 22, 1896 – September 3, 1946) was an American film actress. She appeared in 212 films between 1930 and 1946. Emmett's film debut came with Universal in a two-reel production in 1914.
Fern Emmett

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- Name
- Fern Emmett
- Born
- 22 March 1896
- Birthplace
- Oakland, California, U.S.
- Died
- 3 September 1946
- Place of death
- Hollywood, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actress
- Spouse
- Henry Roquemore (m. married 19??; died 1943)
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Biography
Emmett was born in Oakland, California. Her mother was Norma Burke, and she had a sister. She worked for Columbia and Universal studios.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Fern Emmett • Born — 22 March 1896 • Birthplace — Oakland, California, U.S. • Died — 3 September 1946 • Place of death — Hollywood, California, U.S. • Resting Place — Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 1930–1946 • Spouse — Henry Roquemore (m. married 19??; died 1943)
Personal life
Personal life
Emmett was married to actor Henry Roquemore.
Death
Death
Emmett died on September 3, 1946, at her home in Hollywood, California. Her remains are interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Second Honeymoon (1930) • Romance of the West (1930) • Westward Bound (1930) • West of Cheyenne (1931) • Rider of the Plains (1931) • Ten Nights in a Bar-Room (1931) • Dynamite Denny (1932) • Bridge Wives (1932) • Hollywood Luck (1932) • The Forty-Niners (1932) • Hollywood Lights (1932) • Love in High Gear (1932) • East of Fifth Avenue (1933) • Riders of Destiny (1933) • Blue Steel (1934) • Terror of the Plains (1934) • Loser's End (1935) • Big Calibre (1935) • Behind the Green Lights (1935) • The E-Flat Man (1935) • Texas Terror (1935) • Rainbow Valley (1935) • The Oregon Trail (1936) • Three on a Limb (1936) • Ticket to Paradise (1936) • The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1936) • Riders of the Whistling Skull (1937) • Assassin Of Youth • Overland Stage Raiders (1938) • Goodbye Broadway (1938) • Hidden Enemy (1940) • Scattergood Baines (1941) • Caught in the Act (1941) • Love Crazy (1941) • Cinderella Swings It (1943) • Dead Men Walk (1943) • Johnny Doesn't Live Here Any More (1944) • San Diego, I Love You (1944)
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- 1.Fern Emmett. www.rottentomatoes.com.
- 2.Ellenberger, Allan R. Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. 48. 2001. 978-0-7864-5019-0.
- 3.Todd, John. Fern Emmett Is Observing Thirtieth Year in Films. Tampa Bay Times. International News Service. 38. May 21, 1944.
- 4.Erickson, Hal. Fern Emmett. AllMovie.
- 5.Fern Roquemore Services Friday. Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 3. September 4, 1946.
- 6.Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14000 Famous Persons by Scott Wilson
- 7.Yeaman, Elizabeth. Barrymore May Star in 'Blood Brothers'. Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 8. 1932-02-01.
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