Barbara Bedford

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Characters played by Barbara Bedford

Grand's Maid — Sky Murder (1940)

Household staff member at Cortland Grand's residence.

Miss Howard (uncredited) — Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever (1939)

Female figure, possibly a teacher or community member

Nun (uncredited) — Boys Town (1938)

Religious figure providing care and spiritual guidance at the mission.

Mrs. Munn — The Spanish Cape Mystery (1935)

The wife of murdered George Munn who becomes a leading suspect in the investigation.

Emily Swift — Women Who Give (1924)

Emily is the daughter of stern businessman Jonathan Swift, who has high ambitions for his children. Captain Joe Cradlebow has unsuccessfully sought her hand, but the story ends with Emily becoming his wife, resolving their courtship.

Hope Standish — The Big Punch (1921)

A Salvation Army girl lured to the dance hall owner's room, who is rescued by Buck from the gang and eventually becomes his wife.

Countess Tatiana Alexandrova — Mockery (1927)

An aristocratic Countess carrying dispatches for the White Army during the Russian Civil War. She initially recruits a starving peasant, Sergei, as a faux husband and bodyguard. Moved by his loyalty, she ensures his medical care and secures him a servant position. Trapped in the Gaidaroff mansion during the Red offensive, she faces threats from Ivan but is saved by Sergei. She vouches for Sergei's loyalty to Dmitri and ultimately forgives him before reuniting with her love, Captain Dmitri.

Shirley Dangerfield — Pagan Passions (1924)

Shirley is John Dangerfield's daughter. While attending an American college, she meets and falls in love with Billy, whom John has adopted. Billy believes that his supposed half-caste nationality prevents them from marrying, but Dreka identifies him as her son before she dies, removing that obstacle to their relationship.

Nurse (Uncredited) — Maisie Was a Lady (1941)

Medical professional attending to Abby during her emotional crisis and suicide attempt.

MacMillen's Secretary (uncredited) — Fast Company (1938)

Administrative assistant to the district attorney.

Nurse (uncredited) — Young Dr. Kildare (1938)

An unnamed nurse appearing briefly in a hospital setting.

Cult Members / Telephone Operator (uncredited) — Whistling in the Dark (1941)

Cult member or operator handling communications for the kidnapping.

Career Overview

Barbara Bedford has 158 screen credits in a career dating back to 1920. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938) with 10 titles. Signature works include Women Who Give, American Spoken Here, Found Alive. 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
158
Birth Date
1903-07-19
Birth Place
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2883905), public domain (CC0).