Nora Clitheroe — The Plough and the Stars Character Profile

About Nora Clitheroe

Runs a Dublin rooming house and attempts to avoid political turmoil. She fears for her husband Jack's safety as he joins the rebel forces and repeatedly begs him to stay away from the revolution.

Nora Clitheroe — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Barbara Stanwyck

Appears in

The Plough and the Stars (1936)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Nora Clitheroe — Romantic Broken Promise — Jack Clitheroe (Preston Foster)

  Nora's trust is shattered as her husband's revolutionary commitment overrides his marital vows.

• Nora Clitheroe — Family Spouse — Nora Clitheroe (Barbara Stanwyck)

  Nora's marital bond is tested as her husband joins the revolutionary forces.

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