Maleva — The Wolf Man Character Profile

About Maleva

Elderly gypsy woman who knows the curse's lore.

Maleva — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Lore knowledge, Prophecy, Herbalism

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Maria Ouspenskaya

Appears in

The Wolf Man (1941)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Maleva — Alliance Lore Seeker — Larry Talbot / The Wolf Man (Lon Chaney Jr.)

  Larry turns to Maleva for supernatural guidance and survival strategies.

• Maleva — Alliance Charm Recipient — Gwen Conliffe (Evelyn Ankers)

  Gwen becomes the bearer of Maleva's protective magic.

• Maleva — Family Son — Bela (Bela Lugosi)

  Mother-son relationship central to the gypsy lore and curse explanation.

• Maleva — Social Warning Giver — Sir John Talbot (Claude Rains)

  Maleva attempts to educate the patriarch on supernatural dangers.

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