Lynn Bari

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Characters played by Lynn Bari

Harriet Blaisdell — Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (1952)

Materialistic mother eager for social status. Rejects Dan due to poverty, embraces upper-class life after inheritance, and pressures Millie into marrying Carl Pennock. Her greed causes financial ruin and family strife before she reluctantly returns to humble roots.

Captain Fifi — China Girl (1942)

Smuggles a gun to aid the escape from captivity. Later revealed as a Japanese agent alongside Bull. Develops feelings for Johnny, warns him of pursuit, and begs him to flee with her.

Michaela Villegas — The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1944)

A celebrated actress in Lima, she is loved by Manuel and mentored by Uncle Pio. The Viceroy becomes enamored of her, while the Marquesa initially treats her as a threat. Michaela refuses to leave with the Viceroy while Manuel is imprisoned, and is saved by Manuel when the bridge collapses.

Ann Riordan — The Falcon Takes Over (1942)

Woman involved in nightclub murder investigation.

Christine Faber — The Amazing Mr. X (1948)

A recently widowed woman tormented by the ghostly voice and possessions of her supposedly deceased husband, Paul. She consults the spiritualist Alexis for contact, accepts her fiancé Martin's proposal, but remains deeply entranced by Paul's supernatural apparitions until she is ultimately rescued and freed from the con.

Penny Kendall — Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938)

Associate in the gambling ring, entangled in the conspiracy surrounding the fights.

Vivian Dawn — Sun Valley Serenade (1941)

Vivian is a soloist with the band and Ted's girlfriend. During the band's trip to Sun Valley, Ted falls for Karen, and Vivian responds with jealousy by promptly quitting the band. Karen then stages an elaborate ice show as a substitute, linking Vivian's departure to the event's replacement entertainment.

Leota Van Cleef — Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955)

Leota is Joseph Gorman's girlfriend and an aspiring film star who travels with him to California. She appears in his production, rides onto the set dressed as a squaw, and participates in the attempted studio robbery. Her stunt work also requires Willie to serve as her double during a dangerous airplane sequence.

Cecelia — I'll Give a Million (1938)

Tony's ex-wife, mentioned as one of the people who only befriend him for his wealth and influence.

Julie Reynolds — City of Chance (1940)

A young woman from Texas who arrives in New York and is revealed to be Steve Walker's childhood sweetheart, once known as “Pugnose” in Boonville. She is also a newspaper reporter, tries to alert her editor to a secret marriage, protects Steve by exposing loaded dice, and eventually tips off her editor before a police raid.

Kay Bentley — Sleepers West (1941)

Tenacious newspaper reporter and Shayne's ex-fiancée, often collaborates with him.

Ann Carver — The Return of the Cisco Kid (1939)

Determined female reporter investigating the Cisco Kid's activities and uncovering local corruption.

Career Overview

Lynn Bari has 117 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Big Town Girls with 2 titles. Signature works include The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Six Gun Law, The Amazing Mr. X. 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
117
Birth Date
1913-12-18
Birth Place
Roanoke, Virginia, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q274262), public domain (CC0).