Wendy Barrie

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Characters played by Wendy Barrie

Helen Reed — The Gay Falcon (1941)

Tom's fiancée and romantic interest, occasionally drawn into cases.

Lauralee Curtis — Wings Over Honolulu (1937)

Protagonist. Celebrates her 20th birthday, meets and marries pilot Stony Gilchrist. Travels alone to Honolulu, feels lonely, befriends Greg Chandler. Believes she is hindering Stony's career and considers leaving him, but is ultimately reconciled with him.

Alice Melbourne — Five Came Back (1939)

Alice Melbourne is a wealthy passenger who has eloped with Judson despite parental disapproval. Initially associated with Judson, she becomes tougher during the weeks in the jungle and develops an attraction to Joe. She is ultimately selected to escape with the repaired aircraft.

Pauline Anders — A Feather in Her Hat (1935)

Julia Trent Anders's beautiful stepdaughter, who meets Richard while he is lodging at the Anders mansion. She and Richard are attracted to each other, but Pauline steps back when she learns that Emily Judson had hoped to marry him. After Emily concedes, Pauline and Richard can be together.

Beryl Stapleton — The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)

Jack Stapleton's step-sister, attracts Sir Henry

Kay — Dead End (1937)

Kay is a wealthy man's mistress and Dave's lover. Although she and Dave love each other, their relationship is blocked by the lifestyle she wants and Dave cannot provide. After Martin's death, she asks Dave to leave with her using his reward money, but returns to financial security with another man.

Helen Reed — A Date with the Falcon (1942)

Falcon's fiancée, involved in diamond formula mystery.

Elna Johnson — The Saint In Palm Springs (1941)

Tennis pro and niece of Peter Johnson, inherits valuable stamps.

Valerie 'Val' Travers — The Saint Strikes Back (1939)

Daughter of a former police inspector, hires Templar for protection.

Ruth Summers — The Saint Takes Over (1940)

Mysterious passenger on the ocean liner who crosses paths with Templar.

Marion Keller — Millions in the Air (1935)

Marion is an amateur vaudeville entertainer and Eddie Warren's performance partner. Their act delights the audience on Colonel Edwards' radio show, though Calvin Keller gives them the gong. Her engagement to Gordon Rogers contributes to Eddie's jealousy and their separation; after Calvin demands their reunion, she performs with Eddie again and they steal the show.

Cynthia Drexel — Under Your Spell (1936)

A Chicago socialite, Cynthia bets her longtime suitor, Count Raul du Rienne, that she can persuade the unavailable Anthony Allen to sing at a private party. She arranges an appearance through Petroff, then seeks Allen out at his cabin. Their charged weekend and subsequent misunderstandings lead to a breach-of-contract suit, but both ultimately recognize their love and become a couple.

Career Overview

Wendy Barrie has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Saint with 3 titles. Signature works include Follies Girl, Eyes of the Underworld, The Gay Falcon. 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
53
Birth Date
1912-04-18
Birth Place
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q449766), public domain (CC0).