The wife of the corrupt alcalde. She is manipulated by Don Diego's flirtatious advances and interest in culture, which successfully cultivates her growing resentment and desire to escape her cruel marriage.
Sioux woman who supports Horse and aids in the resistance against white trappers.
Katherine's secretary, Leslie becomes suspicious of Vic after Greta disappears, especially because Greta had planned to tell Katherine about her relationship with him. She searches Vic's room, finds a heroin needle, and challenges him for exploiting Katherine's vulnerability. Leslie persuades Katherine to dismiss Vic, but he later murders her.
Elegant passenger and romantic interest.
Socialite connected to the Herrick family in the English village.
Lady Thiang is one of the King's wives and a member of the royal household. When Anna Owens plans to leave, she helps persuade her to stay by warning that the crown prince may not become a good king without Anna's continued education and guidance.
Miss Lu is Cyrus Norman's mistress and lives in his isolated mansion with a large black cat. She warns the gathered relatives about spirits and explains the ominous meaning of the gong. When Charles attacks Joyce and Wally, Miss Lu arrives with a shotgun and kills Charles, helping save them.
Bonnyfeather's housekeeper and the former Marquis Don Luis's longtime co-conspirator and wife. She inherits the merchant's fortune upon his death.
Mrs. Manette is Robert’s controlling mother. After Robert kills a bookie, she attempts to conceal the crime, and when he is caught, she and her son place blame on Abigail. Her actions intensify Abigail’s guilt and contribute to the family’s tragic breakdown.
Zenobia is the town's wealthiest resident and a blind woman who employs Jean as her secretary. With the aid of her deformed household servant, she uses blood from her predecessors in experiments to create a death serum when it is mixed with spider venom. Jean becomes her current source of blood.
Hester Black is the proprietress of The Sorcerer's Shop, an establishment specializing in occult items. When Joe Sung tries to pawn the stolen cat amulet there, she throws him out. The theft later draws her into the murderous chain of events surrounding the amulet.
Emily is a clairvoyant maid who immediately senses that the estate is haunted. She leads the séance attended by the weekend guests and helps provide the setting in which clues from the spirits identify the ghosts and reveal that a hidden letter may prove Horatio and Melody's innocence.
Gale Sondergaard has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently A Man Called Horse Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Return of a Man Called Horse, The Spider Woman Strikes Back, The Life of Emile Zola. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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