Binnie Barnes

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Characters played by Binnie Barnes

Alice Munro — The Last of the Mohicans (1936)

The daughter of Colonel Munro and the sister of Cora Munro, Alice travels toward the wilderness fort under escort. She becomes attracted to Hawkeye, is captured by Magua, and faces execution before Hawkeye and Maj. Duncan Heyward secure her release. She kisses Hawkeye and promises to wait for him at Albany.

Eve Floogle — It's in the Bag! (1945)

Fred Floogle's wife and the mother of Marion and Homer, Eve joins her family in moving into a fancy hotel after Fred learns he is an heir. When the inheritance turns out to be only five chairs and debts threaten the family, she urges Fred to make peace with Parker before their poverty is revealed, and helps him search for the money.

Lady Claire Mere — The Divorce of Lady X (1938)

Lady Claire Mere is Lord Mere's wife, whose identity drives the film's subplot and its central misunderstanding. Everard is at one point led to believe that Leslie is actually Lady Claire, creating confusion between the couple's relationship and Lord Mere's divorce-related case. The misunderstanding is resolved after the weekend at the manor.

Caroline Whipple — Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937)

Family member of Herman Whipple, appears in boarding house and social scenes.

May Hetherton — The Hour Before the Dawn (1944)

Jim's sister-in-law and employer of Dora. Her car's headlights are exploited by Dora for bombing guidance. She catches Dora in the act and later discovers the truth.

Comtesse de Bresac — 'Til We Meet Again (1940)

The Comtesse is actually Liz, a con artist whom Dan trained when she was young and who remains somewhat in love with him. When she learns of his predicament, she distracts Steve and secretly empties his gun. She later gives Steve sleeping pills to help Dan escape, while developing a romance with the lieutenant.

Sister Celestine — The Trouble with Angels (1966)

A dedicated faculty member at St. Francis Academy who assists in managing the student body and supporting the Mother Superior's educational vision within the convent's disciplinary framework.

Maud Ericson — 40 Carats (1973)

Maud Ericson is Trina Stanley’s pushy grandmother. She is enthusiastic about Peter Latham because he belongs to an extremely wealthy social family, and she views his background favorably. Her excitement reflects the social and family pressures surrounding Peter’s relationship with Ann Stanley.

Lil Damish — Barbary Coast Gent (1944)

A saloon owner and Plush's fiancée, Lil is connected to his life in San Francisco. She travels to Gold Town to warn him that Duke has visited her, stolen Plush's poems, and is heading there. After the final confrontation, Plush waves goodbye to her as he leaves to serve a one-year prison sentence.

Faith Banner — Three Girls About Town (1941)

Faith is Hope's sister and a hostess at the Merchants Hotel. Sharing Hope's concern about the hotel's reputation, she helps move and conceal the body as the sisters try to keep the police from discovering it. At the end, she joins Hope in spanking Charity after Charity continues to lie about her relationship with Tommy.

Sybil Ash — Tight Shoes (1941)

Sybil is Speedy Miller's girlfriend until a fight leads her to leave him. She later supports Jimmy Rupert's political campaign against the newspaper's opposition, and she and Jimmy become engaged after he wins. At their wedding, she fights with Ruth over Ruth's suspicion that Jimmy's gift shoes contain a bomb, before the couples are reunited.

Lacey Miller — In Old California (1942)

Ambitious singer and store owner who becomes Tom Craig's business partner; pragmatic, fiercely loyal to Tom, and key to the town's economic and medical developments.

Career Overview

Binnie Barnes has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Mother Superior Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include It's in the Bag!, The Last of the Mohicans, Fugitive Lady. 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
81
Birth Date
1903-03-25
Birth Place
Islington, London, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q447612), public domain (CC0).