Geraldine Page

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Characters played by Geraldine Page

Madame Medusa — The Rescuers (1977)

Madame Medusa is a ruthless criminal who kidnaps Penny and forces her to search for the Devil's Eye. She works with Mr. Snoops but betrays him, while Bernard and Bianca undermine her scheme. Her pursuit ends in disaster when her riverboat sinks and her crocodiles turn against her.

Mrs. Baumann — The Bride (1985)

The castle housekeeper who assists Frankenstein and Clerval in educating Eva. Later, she reluctantly informs the Baron that Eva has fled with Josef.

Eve — Interiors (1978)

An interior decorator and matriarch suffering from clinical depression. After her husband Arthur announces their separation, she attempts suicide in her new apartment. Her emotional decline and eventual tragic drowning at the family beach house serve as the catalyst for the sisters' rift and the film's central family drama.

Angie Lowe — Hondo (1953)

A resilient homesteader and mother living alone on the frontier. She initially relies on her Apache friendships for safety but grows closer to Hondo. She makes difficult moral choices, protecting Johnny's innocence regarding her husband's death and ultimately choosing to build a future with Hondo as the cavalry and Apaches clash.

Martha — The Beguiled (1971)

The headmistress of the girls' seminary, Martha initially considers surrendering John but chooses to nurse him. She becomes infatuated with him, amputates his injured leg, and later leads the household in poisoning him. Her authority, jealousy, and concealed incestuous relationship revealed in her letters shape the central conflict.

Anne Wyatt — White Nights (1985)

Anne tries to draw attention to Kolya’s condition and seek outside pressure on his behalf. She is warned that a public campaign could put him in greater danger, underscoring the risks surrounding his confinement and the urgency of finding another way to help him.

Olga — The Three Sisters (1966)

Olga is one of the three sisters living with their brother in a small Russian town. Like her sisters, she dreams of returning to Moscow, which they remember as charming, stimulating, and meaningful. The sisters' longing contrasts with their dissatisfied life in the town.

Alma Winemiller — Summer and Smoke (1961)

The preacher’s daughter, Alma lives under strict expectations and remains nervous about public attention and romantic experience. She has complicated feelings for John Buchanan Jr., recognizes the destructive pattern of his life with Rosa Zacharias, and gains renewed hope when John returns and sends her a scented handkerchief.

Margery Chanticleer — You're a Big Boy Now (1966)

Bernard's overbearing and clinging mother. Unhappy but acquiesces to her husband's decision to move Bernard out. Constantly mails locks of her hair to him. Blames Amy for the rooster incident and forbids Bernard from seeing her.

Jean Scott Martin — I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can (1982)

A cancer patient featured in Barbara's documentary. Her initial harsh criticism of the film's forced optimism triggers Barbara's breakdown, but she later visits Barbara in recovery to express guilt and encouragement, inspiring her to complete the project before succumbing to the disease.

Sister Walburga — Nasty Habits (1977)

Walburga is a nun who conspires with Alexandra and Gertrude to secure Alexandra's victory in the election for Abbess. After taking office, Alexandra's scheme leaves Walburga exposed to blackmail by Gregory and Ambrose; she and Gertrude send Sister Winifred to pay them, but the scandal becomes public.

Big Sister — The Day of the Locust (1975)

A female preacher who leads a holy roller church gathering attended by Faye Greener, Harry Greener, and Homer Simpson. She performs a public healing ritual intended to cure Harry's heart ailment, but the effort is unsuccessful and Harry dies afterward.

Career Overview

Geraldine Page has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Miss Sook Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Rescuers, Interiors, Toys in the Attic. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
59
Birth Date
1924-11-22
Birth Place
Kirksville, Missouri, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q228650), public domain (CC0).