Elizabeth Marten — The Courtship of Eddie's Father Character Profile

About Elizabeth Marten

A compassionate young divorcée and next-door neighbor who becomes a maternal figure to Eddie and a romantic partner to Tom. She helps Eddie cope with his mother's death.

Elizabeth Marten — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Shirley Jones

Appears in

The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Elizabeth Marten — Romantic Interest — Tom Corbett (Glenn Ford)

  Developing romantic connection between neighbors.

• Elizabeth Marten — Social Confidante — Mrs. Livingston (Roberta Sherwood)

  Trusted friend offering personal advice.

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More characters from The Courtship of Eddie's Father

• Tom Corbett (Glenn Ford)
• Dollye Daly (Stella Stevens)
• Eddie Corbett (Ron Howard)
• Mike (uncredited) (Leslie Barringer)
• Rita Behrens (Dina Merrill)
• Child Party Guest (uncredited) (Kimberly Beck)
• Mrs. Livingston (Roberta Sherwood)
• Child Party Guest (uncredited) (Kelly Corcoran)
• Party Guest (uncredited) (Bill Cord)
• Bowling Alley Patron (uncredited) (Gene Coogan)
• Arcade Patron (uncredited) (John Barton)
• Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited) (Rodney Bell)