Phyllis Barry

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Characters played by Phyllis Barry

Dorothy Blaine — Good-bye Love (1933)

Dorothy is Chester Hamilton's trusted secretary and is among those who witness the deceptive romantic complications surrounding him and his valet. Chester sleeps with her in an effort to break his engagement, and a private detective photographs them. She is ultimately the woman who truly loves Chester, and he marries her.

Julia — The Case of the Black Parrot (1941)

Julia is Madame de Charriere's maid. She tries to retrieve the wooden chest because its secret drawer contains compromising love letters. Her attempt links the chest's hidden contents to Madame and adds a personal complication to the mystery that surrounds the guests and the deaths.

Hortense — Bulldog Drummond Comes Back (1937)

Female civilian or servant in the setting.

Ann Verinder — The Moonstone (1934)

Ann Verinder is Franklin Blake’s fiancée and the person meant to receive the Moonstone when he brings it to Vandier Manor. She places the diamond beneath her pillow while sleeping, but it is stolen, making her room and her connection to Blake central to Inspector Cuff’s investigation.

Hortense — What! No Beer? (1933)

Hortense is the beautiful woman Elmer hopes to marry and the girlfriend of bootlegger Butch Lorado. Elmer follows her into a dry rally, and his desire to become wealthy enough to marry her motivates his investment in the brewery. She later warns Elmer of an imminent police raid by slipping him a note.

Fifi — Diplomaniacs (1933)

Fifi is a second femme fatale hired by Winkelreid and the directors at the Dead Rat, a dive bar in Europe. She is brought into their scheme to undermine the peace conference attended by Willy and Hercules. The summary does not specify what action she takes after being hired or whether she directly encounters the two barbers.

Spy — Three Little Sew and Sews (1939)

Spy is an operative of the antagonistic regime, working alongside Count Alfred Gehrol. She and the Count deceive the three sailors and coerce them into a scheme to steal and hijack a submarine. The plot ends with the Stooges apprehending the spies and thwarting their plans.

Career Overview

Phyllis Barry has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Jones Family with 1 titles. Signature works include The Infernal Triangle, The Moonstone, Hollywood Premiere. 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
39
Birth Date
1908-12-08
Birth Place
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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