Rhonda Fleming

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Characters played by Rhonda Fleming

Meta Carson — Out of the Past (1947)

The lawyer's secretary who explains the plan to recover incriminating tax records. She is followed by the investigator, later visits the lawyer's apartment with the fugitive to retrieve an affidavit, and phones the gambling kingpin after discovering that the police are already present.

Laura Denbow — Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957)

An outlaw gambler arrested in Dodge City for playing cards alongside men. After her release, she develops a romantic relationship with Wyatt Earp. She challenges him to become a better man before agreeing to move to Tombstone with him. After the O.K. Corral shootout, Wyatt honors his promise to meet her in California.

Dorothy Kyne — While the City Sleeps (1956)

Dorothy Kyne is Walter Kyne's wife and the secret lover and confidante of Harry Kritzer. She sweet-talks Walter on Kritzer's behalf as he competes for the executive promotion. When she enters her apartment during the plan to catch the Lipstick Killer, the killer attacks her, but she fights him off and escapes to Nancy's apartment. Her affair is exposed in the aftermath.

June Lyons — Slightly Scarlet (1956)

Secretary and girlfriend of reform candidate Frank Jansen. Sister of Dorothy. Becomes the target of Caspar's investigation but is protected by Ben. Confronts Ben over his beach house trip, later attempts to rescue Dorothy. Throws herself onto a spear gun to kill Caspar during the climax, refuses to flee with Ben or the money, and tenderly speaks to him as he is hospitalized.

Edith Von Secondberg — The Nude Bomb (1980)

KAOS operative and fashion designer, involved in the Nude Bomb plot.

Cleopatra — Serpent of the Nile (1953)

Cleopatra is the Egyptian Queen who seeks to turn Mark Antony into a tool for conquering Rome and advancing her son’s future rule. She charms Antony through luxury and feasting, unsuccessfully attempts to seduce Lucilius, blames her half-sister for dissent, and ultimately kills herself with a snake after her ambitions collapse.

Alisande La Carteloise — A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949)

A beautiful noblewoman who becomes the object of Hank's affection. After a jousting incident costs Hank his honor, she initially distances herself. Later captured alongside Hank, she admits her love before being taken by Merlin.

Lila Wagner — The Killer Is Loose (1956)

Lila Wagner is Sam Wagner's wife, whose fear of his dangerous police work helped persuade him to take a desk job. When Poole escapes and targets her, Sam hides the truth to protect her, causing conflict; after learning the danger, Lila bravely returns home and leads Poole into the police ambush.

Cora Lee Collins — Alias Jesse James (1959)

Cora Lee Collins is Jesse James's intended bride and the supposed beneficiary of a $100,000 insurance scheme. Although she is initially connected to James's plan to collect the policy, she falls in love with Milford Farnsworth, escapes with him during the final conflict, and marries him at the end.

Jo — Gun Glory (1957)

Jo becomes the housekeeper at Tom Early's ranch and develops a close relationship with him despite the town's suspicion and gossip. She resists Tom Early, Jr.'s advances, helps care for him after he is wounded, and stands firm when Grimsell tries to intimidate her. By the conclusion, she and Tom Early choose to remain together, raise Tom Early, Jr., and improve the ranch.

Evelyn Hastings — Pony Express (1953)

Evelyn Hastings is a member of the Hastings family whose plans are disrupted by Captain William Frank 'Buffalo Bill' Cody's arrival. She explains the family's opposition to the Pony Express, helps prepare an escape when the group is surrounded, and works with Denny Russell against the conspiracy threatening the express and California.

Elizabeth 'Duchess' Farnham — Tennessee's Partner (1955)

A sophisticated brothel owner and Tennessee's business partner. She manages her establishment, relays information that causes misunderstandings, warns Tennessee of danger, and ultimately marries him, leaving town on the riverboat.

Career Overview

Rhonda Fleming has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work is anchored in the Get Smart Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include While the City Sleeps, Out of the Past, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
63
Birth Date
1923-08-10
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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