Dora Bryan

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Characters played by Dora Bryan

Aunt Nan — MirrorMask (2005)

Aunt Nan is Helena's grandmother, with whom Helena stays after Joanne is taken to the hospital. Her home provides Helena with a temporary refuge while she learns that her mother needs an operation and blames herself for the crisis. This family connection places her close to Helena during the story's transition into the dreamlike world.

Jenny Jenkins — The Cure for Love (1949)

A woman who leads Jack Hardacre to believe that they are engaged, although he never actually proposed marriage. Her manipulation creates Jack's initial romantic conflict, but when he realises the truth, he breaks up with Jenny and chooses Milly Southern instead.

Helen — A Taste of Honey (1961)

Jo's self-centered mother, frequently moving homes due to unpaid rent and numerous male visitors. She abandons Jo for her boyfriend Peter, leaves for a honeymoon, and returns briefly. After her marriage fails, she attempts to move in and replace Geoffrey, but is disturbed by the news of Jo's black baby and leaves.

Norah — Carry On Sergeant (1958)

NAAFI girl admired by Horace Strong.

Elsie Tripp — The Quiet Woman (1951)

Elsie helps her friend Jane run The Quiet Woman and is romantically pursued by Lefty. She and Lefty later tell Duncan that Jane is hiding Jim in the pub attic, enabling Duncan to move him. Furious at Helen's interference, Elsie follows her upstairs; after slaps and shrieks are heard, she returns and announces a vacancy.

Mrs. Golding — Hands of the Ripper (1971)

Mrs. Golding runs the séance business and cares for Anna, whom she describes as a troubled orphan who listens to spirit voices. She defends her work against Dr. John Pritchard's accusation of fraud, arranges Anna's meeting with Dysart for money, and intervenes when Dysart becomes violent.

Peggy Stebbins — Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952)

Peggy goes on a date with Bill Jordan and insists that he kiss her. Bill then visits Sally and kisses her too, but Sally becomes annoyed when he admits Peggy prompted the idea. Peggy's date therefore contributes to the temporary strain between Bill and Sally.

Berengaria — Mad About Men (1954)

Supporting character in the Cornwall holiday setting with minor narrative function.

Career Overview

Dora Bryan has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently St Trinian's Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery, The Real Thing, MirrorMask. 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
69
Birth Date
1923-02-07
Birth Place
Parbold, Lancashire, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5297392), public domain (CC0).