Ma Corrigan — The Flying Irishman Character Profile

About Ma Corrigan

Douglas's mother. She raises her children after separating from her husband. Her death is a turning point, forcing Douglas to become the family breadwinner and paving the way for his career struggles and determination.

Character Facts

Played by

Dorothy Peterson

Appears in

The Flying Irishman (1939)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Flying Irishman

• Douglas Corrigan (Douglas Corrigan)
• Henry Corrigan (Eddie Quillan)
• Butch Brannen (Paul Kelly)
• Joe Alden (Robert Armstrong)
• Young Douglas Corrigan (Gene Reynolds)
• Airport Personnel Manager (Minor Watson)
• Young Henry Corrigan (Scotty Beckett)
• Young Edith Corrigan (Becky Bohanon)
• Edith Corrigan (Peggy Ryan)
• Roy Thompson (Donald MacBride)
• J.R. Robinson (Edward Gargan)
• Airport Gas Attendant (George Chandler)