Velma — I Died a Thousand Times Character Profile

About Velma

The club-footed granddaughter of farmer Pa Goodhue. Earle befriends her and plans to use his share of the robbery proceeds to fund her medical operation. However, her fickle nature and lack of commitment ultimately disappoint Earle and complicate his getaway plans.

Character Facts

Played by

Lori Nelson

Appears in

I Died a Thousand Times (1955)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Velma — Family Granddaughter — Pa Goodhue (Ralph Moody)

  Pa Goodhue is Velma's grandfather.

  Velma is explicitly described as the club-footed granddaughter of farmer Pa Goodhue.

• Velma — Conflict Romantic Rival — Marie Garson (Shelley Winters)

  Their competing emotional positions create a romantic rivalry.

  Marie falls in love with the aging robber, while he is more interested in Velma, creating a contrast between the two women.

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