Marty Nelson — Phone Call from a Stranger Character Profile

About Marty Nelson

Marie's former lover who initially saved her life after an accident but abandoned her upon learning she would be permanently paralyzed. His actions highlight the contrast with Eddie's devotion.

Character Facts

Played by

Warren Stevens

Appears in

Phone Call from a Stranger (1952)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Marty Nelson — Conflict Romantic Rival — Eddie Hoke (Keenan Wynn)

  Former husband and lover competing for Marie's affection.

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• Marie Hoke (Bette Davis)
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• Sallie Carr (Evelyn Varden)
• Claire Fortness (Beatrice Straight)
• Mike Carr (Craig Stevens)
• Jane Trask (Helen Westcott)
• Jerry Fortness (Ted Donaldson)
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