The Duchess — Phantom of the Plains Character Profile

About The Duchess

Red's aunt and stagecoach line owner who is targeted by Fancy Charlie. She agrees to marry the conman and travel to England with her fortune, unaware of his true murderous intentions until the climax.

Character Facts

Played by

Alice Fleming

Appears in

Phantom of the Plains (1945)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• The Duchess — Family Aunt — Red Ryder (Bill Elliott)

  Red Ryder is the protective nephew of The Duchess, who is the owner of the local stagecoach line.

• The Duchess — Romantic Fiancé — Fancy Charlie (Ian Keith)

  Fancy Charlie poses as a wealthy Englishman to marry The Duchess, with the true intention of murdering her for her fortune.

• The Duchess — Professional Employer — Celeste (Virginia Christine)

  Celeste maintains a professional facade as a dressmaker at the Duchess' ranch to remain close to the target.

• The Duchess — Social Trusted Companion — Little Beaver (Robert Blake)

  Little Beaver serves as a loyal and trusted companion to Red Ryder, supporting his efforts to protect The Duchess.

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More characters from Phantom of the Plains

• Red Ryder (Bill Elliott)
• Little Beaver (Robert Blake)
• Fancy Charlie (Ian Keith)
• Celeste (Virginia Christine)
• Ace Hanlon (William Haade)