Gladys Cooper

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Characters played by Gladys Cooper

Mrs. Higgins — My Fair Lady (1964)

Mrs. Higgins is Professor Higgins's mother and provides a crucial setting after Eliza leaves his home. Eliza visits her, and she is outraged by her son's treatment of the young woman. Later, Higgins finds Eliza at his mother's house while attempting to persuade her to return, making Mrs. Higgins an important moral counterpoint to him.

Mrs. Hamilton — The Bishop's Wife (1947)

A wealthy widow initially offering a million-dollar donation on the condition that her late husband be honored in the cathedral. After conversing with Dudley about lost love and past regrets, she changes her heart and donates to help the poor instead.

Captain Veronica Steadman — Mr. Lucky (1943)

The head of the local War Relief organization. Despite initial suspicions from her staff, she authorizes Joe Adams to operate a charity casino to fund a relief ship, trusting his promises to raise sufficient war funds.

Sister Marie Therese Vauzous — The Song of Bernadette (1943)

Bernadette's former Catholic school teacher who initially shames her for poor academic performance. Years later, as mistress of novices at the convent, she emotionally abuses Bernadette, questioning why God would choose her. Upon discovering Bernadette's hidden bone tumor, she realizes her error, seeks forgiveness, and dedicates herself to caring for Bernadette.

Aunt Inez — The Pirate (1948)

Manuela's aunt and one of the relatives who raised her. She supports the household's expectation that Manuela marry Don Pedro, but later becomes involved in Serafin's final plan when she breaks the mirror he uses for hypnosis, unintentionally forcing Manuela to improvise.

Mrs. Henry Vale — Now, Voyager (1942)

Mrs. Henry Vale is Charlotte Vale's aristocratic Boston mother, whose verbal and emotional cruelty has dominated Charlotte's life and damaged her confidence. She never wanted Charlotte and attempts to regain control after Charlotte's transformation. Their final quarrel over Charlotte's broken engagement ends with Mrs. Henry Vale suffering a fatal heart attack.

Madame Dupuis — Madame Bovary (1949)

Madame Dupuis is Leon Dupuis's mother. She influences Leon's departure from Emma Bovary by inducing him to move to Paris and enroll in law school. Her action interrupts the developing relationship between Leon and Emma, helping shape the separation that precedes their later reunion.

Maxine Wood — The Gay Falcon (1941)

Socialite victim of home party robberies.

Mrs. Strafford — Kitty Foyle (1940)

Member of Wyn's wealthy family who gives Kitty a chilly reception when introduced. The family threatens to disinherit Wyn if he does not remain in Philadelphia to work in the family banking business, contributing to Wyn's inability to marry Kitty.

Beatrice Remington — Love Letters (1945)

Beatrice Remington is Singleton’s adoptive mother and later returns with her to the farm near Longreach. Her conversation and the drive through the countryside help Singleton recover suppressed memories. Beatrice is revealed to have stabbed Roger Morland while trying to protect Singleton from his abuse and save the letters.

Mrs. Medlock — The Secret Garden (1949)

Mrs. Medlock is the housekeeper at Misselthwaite Manor and the adult assigned to escort Mary Lennox there. She warns Mary that Archibald Craven will not see her, forbids her from exploring the mansion, and locks her in her room when Mary challenges her orders.

Clarissa Scott — The Valley of Decision (1945)

Clarissa Scott is William Scott's wife and the mother of Paul Scott and his siblings. Impressed by Mary's loyalty to Constance, she brings Mary on the cruise to William Scott Jr.'s wedding and later recognizes that Paul loves Mary. Before her death, Clarissa leaves her share of the business to Mary, trusting her to preserve the mills.

Career Overview

Gladys Cooper has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work is anchored in the The Falcon Series universe with 1 titles. Signature works include My Fair Lady, Rebecca, The Bohemian Girl. 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
52
Birth Date
1888-12-18
Birth Place
Chiswick, England, UK

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