Evelyn Venable

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Characters played by Evelyn Venable

The Blue Fairy — Pinocchio (1940)

Magical entity who grants Pinocchio life and sets his quest for humanity.

Grazia — Death Takes a Holiday (1934)

Grazia is a beautiful young woman whose love becomes central to the conflict between mortality and sacrifice. She falls in love with Prince Sirki while recognizing who he truly is, and ultimately chooses to accompany him despite his decision to let her remain among the living.

Elizabeth Lloyd Sherman — The Little Colonel (1935)

Elizabeth Lloyd Sherman is a singer and a central adult figure in the family’s uncertain circumstances. She performs for Colonel Lloyd’s guests, quietly prepares to leave with Becky’s help, and later lives with Lloyd Sherman and Becky in reduced circumstances. When Jack Sherman returns ill, she works to recover the deed that may restore the family’s finances.

Patricia Wallace — Streamline Express (1935)

Patricia Wallace is a Broadway star who quits her show to run off with wealthy Fred Arnold. Her sudden departure prompts her director, Jimmy Hart, to follow them aboard the Streamline Express, placing her romantic choice at the center of the train's tangled relationships.

Josephine Spiggins — Vagabond Lady (1935)

Jo is a trusted employee of the Spear department store and the daughter of Spiggs. She accepts John's marriage proposal, but grows closer to Tony during their voyage to her wedding. After Corky misleads her about Tony, she intends to marry John; Tony arrives in time to persuade John and take her away.

Emily Lawrence — Lucky Cisco Kid (1940)

Female character in Lucky Cisco Kid, possibly related to Tommy Lawrence.

Ann — David Harum (1934)

Ann comes from an aristocratic family that spends summers in Homeville, where David taught her to ride. She wants John to court her, and David arranges a carriage ride that gives them a chance to become better acquainted. She buys the horse out of gratitude to David, discovers it responds to singing, and helps keep it moving during the race.

June Lake — The Frontiersmen (1938)

Townswoman or ranch associate with limited screen presence.

Peggy Mallory, aka Ann Williams — Female Fugitive (1938)

Peggy is Jim Mallory's wife, who unknowingly helps him and his gang escape in her car before discovering that he is involved in truck hijackings. Disgusted, she leaves him and works as a cook for artist Bruce Dunning. She falls in love with Bruce, confesses her past, and is cleared of being an accomplice after Jim confronts her, freeing her to marry Bruce.

Lucy Olcott — Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1934)

A wealthy girl volunteer social worker, she brings the Wiggs family a Thanksgiving feast. Her charitable visit provides support to Mrs. Wiggs and her children during their poverty and eviction crisis. She is engaged to Bob, the town newspaper editor who also helps the family.

Career Overview

Evelyn Venable has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Cisco Kid (Cesar Romero) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Pinocchio, Heritage of the Desert, The Headleys at Home. 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
27
Birth Date
1913-10-18
Birth Place
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q276353), public domain (CC0).