Janet Shaw

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Characters played by Janet Shaw

Miss Petrie — Dark Alibi (1946)

Character in the Dark Alibi/Alcatraz case.

Gloria Bayne — The Scarlet Clue (1945)

Actress blackmailed by the spy ring and killed by a poison device.

Janet Baldwin — Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939)

Senator Baldwin's daughter and Dick Staunton's fiancée. Drawn into the criminal conspiracy as a pawn for delivering a $250,000 ransom, she survives the ordeal thanks to the intervention of Steve and Torchy.

Girl in Car (uncredited) — The Mummy's Tomb (1942)

Uncredited female passenger in a vehicle scene.

Joan Temple — Prairie Thunder (1937)

The daughter of Buffalo Creek general store owner Nate Temple, Joan is courting Rod Farrell. She rides with Rod when gunfire breaks out, but Lynch intercepts them and takes her to his hideout. Rod and Wichita rescue her, and she joins them in the fight against the Indians before riding away with Rod.

Ann Reed — Jungle Raiders (1945)

Ann travels to a mysterious land in search of her father, Dr. Murray Reed, who disappeared into its interior many years earlier. Along the way, she falls in with Bob Moore and Joe Riley, connecting her search for her missing father with the men's planned expedition to join Bob's father.

Career Overview

Janet Shaw has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Prairie Thunder, The Scarlet Horseman, The Rookie Cop. 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
49
Birth Date
1919-01-23

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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