Rène Ray

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Characters played by Rène Ray

Stasia — The Passing of the Third Floor Back (1935)

A maid in Mrs. Sharpe's boarding house and a rehabilitated juvenile delinquent, Stasia is mistreated by her employer. She grows especially close to the Stranger, joins the residents on his boat trip, and falls into the Thames, where a woman rescues her. The Tomkins care for her afterward as if she were their daughter.

Cora (as Rene Ray) — They Made Me a Fugitive (1947)

Soapy's girlfriend who reveals to Sally Connor that Clem was framed. Captured by Narcy's gang, she is held captive alongside Sally and forced to disclose Soapy's hiding location, directly leading to Soapy's murder.

Lela Oaks — The Return of the Frog (1938)

A young woman who is dining with the Southwestern Bank manager before the robbery and is later targeted by Dandy Lane, who tricks her into thinking he is taking her to meet Sandford. She loves Sandford and refuses to report him to the police when Golly accuses him of being the Frog, unaware that Golly is the real mastermind.

Angela Morgan — The Good Die Young (1954)

Mike's devoted wife. She gives their life savings to her criminal brother, leaving Mike penniless and desperate enough to join the doomed raid.

Sally — Old Bill and Son (1941)

Sally is the family's lodger who joins up when the Second World War breaks out. She later returns to the Bills' base as the driver for singer Stella Malloy, who has been sent to the wrong unit for a concert. Young Bill tells his father that his affections have shifted from Françoise back to Sally before he leaves on a raid.

Letty — Tiger Bay (1934)

Young, pretty, blonde foster sister of Lui Chang. She sneaks downstairs to watch performances, falls in love with Michael, and is kidnapped by Olaf before being rescued.

Mops — Born Lucky (1933)

An orphan with striking curly hair, Mops earns a living performing at a London music hall while living with her guardian, Turnips. After losing her job and home, she travels to Kent with him, later takes a kitchen-maid position with Lady Chard, and is dismissed after being blamed for a fire. Her music-hall background eventually wins her the lead role in Frank Dale's play, bringing her fame and a future with Frank.

Eileen — The Green Cockatoo (1937)

Eileen is a young woman who arrives in London looking for work and becomes caught up in a gangland confrontation. A wounded man asks her to tell his brother at the Green Cockatoo club, where she meets Jim. She is pursued, sheltered by Jim, and later abducted by the gangsters before he rescues her.

Career Overview

Rène Ray has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Signature works include Beloved Impostor, The Passing of the Third Floor Back, Once in a New Moon. 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
42
Birth Date
1911-09-22
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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