A Hebrew woman and Joshua's girlfriend who was previously Dathan's sex slave. During the golden calf rebellion, Dathan attempts to sacrifice her to the idol, highlighting the faction's moral corruption and sacrilegious acts.
Daughter of King Luke and sister of Aleta. She takes in the wounded Prince Valiant and later develops an attraction to Sir Gawain. She accompanies her sister to Camelot for a tournament intended to determine the winner of Aleta's hand.
Tom Jeffords' Apache wife, symbolizing cross-cultural love and mutual respect.
Martin Rome's girlfriend. She is threatened by lawyer Niles, hidden by Miss Pruett, sought by Candella to find Rome, and visits a church where she refuses to run away with Rome before being persuaded to leave by Candella.
Princess Shalimar is the daughter of Hanwan’s ruler, who has fallen under the Shaman’s influence. To escape confinement, she uses a secret passage and disguises herself as Taura, a popular dancer entertaining oppressed villagers. Unaware of Prince Haidi’s potential alliance, she wounds him with a dagger; she later becomes the target of Rama Khan’s demands.
The widow of M. Ernest Valdemar. She firmly refuses the hypnotist Carmichael's advances and forced marriage proposal, which triggers his violent attack. She is ultimately rescued from the horrific scene by Dr. James after Valdemar's reanimated body kills the hypnotist.
A Cheyenne woman engaged to American Horse and sister to Little Dog. Her romance with Tanner sparks the central conflict. She later attempts to mediate violence and urges her brother to trust Tanner.
Demetrius's beloved who fakes her death to hide the Robe, survives her apparent execution, and reunites with Demetrius after his repentance and return to faith.
Temple dancer and central love interest, pursued by jealous royalty
A favored temple dancer in Eschnapur whose life becomes entangled with a German architect. Her romance triggers a political crisis, leading to her capture and forced marriage.
Fantine's daughter, who is kept by an innkeeper and his wife while they demand increasing payments from her mother. Jean Valjean promises Fantine that he will care for Cosette, and years later the two live together. When Marius asks to marry her, Cosette pleads for a chance to speak with him.
The attractive daughter of riverboat captain Barbee, Melanie first intervenes when Gottfried attacks Vance with a baling hook. She later spots Vance escaping after he is wounded and, during his final sword fight with Rivage, throws him a sword so he can defend himself. She is the woman Vance plans to be with afterward.
Debra Paget has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Indian Tomb (CCC Film) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Ten Commandments, Love Me Tender, Princess of the Nile. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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