Marilyn Maxwell

Marilyn Maxwell Profile Photo

Characters played by Marilyn Maxwell

Leah Parker — Stage to Thunder Rock (1964)

The daughter of the stagecoach depot owners who returns home to help her financially struggling family despite her tarnished reputation. She ultimately becomes the romantic interest and future partner of Sheriff Horne upon his retirement.

Marion Parmalee — Paris Model (1953)

Marion wants her husband to receive a promotion and sees the retirement of his boss, P.J. Sullivan, as an opportunity. Wearing a $59 copy of the dress at P.J.'s retirement party, she flirts with him. They are discovered together atop a bed, and P.J.'s wife responds by choosing another man at the party as his successor.

Hazel Moon — Lost in a Harem (1944)

A vaudeville singer who takes a cafe job, gets jailed, and is used in a plan to seduce Nimativ. She is hypnotized into becoming one of his wives before ultimately marrying Ramo.

Molly — Arizona Bushwhackers (1968)

Molly is the saloon girl associated with Tom Rile's establishment. Lee Travis mistakenly believes she is his contact, but she corrects that assumption by revealing that Rile has been selling weapons to the Apaches. After Rile and his men are killed, Molly receives control of the saloon when Lee leaves town.

Shelia the 'Atom' Dancer — Key to the City (1950)

Shelia is the balloon dancer whose expected arrival leads Steve Fisk to mistake Clarissa Standish for her at the San Francisco convention. When Shelia appears, Clarissa wrongly concludes that Steve wants to see the dancer. This misunderstanding contributes to Clarissa's anger when Steve disappears, though he has actually hurried home for a council vote.

Connie Curtis — Off Limits (1952)

A beautiful nightclub singer and Herbert Tuttle's aunt. Hogan uses Tuttle to get close to her. An argument at her club leads to an OFF LIMITS notice, and she eventually goes on a honeymoon with Hogan.

Ruth Edley — Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case (1943)

Beautiful social worker and romantic interest of Dr. Red Adams. Her subplot explores themes of love, personal history, and professional dedication.

Ruth Edley — Between Two Women (1945)

A socialite and social worker who pursues Dr. Red Adams and eventually wins his affection.

Belle — Summer Holiday (1948)

A young woman Richard meets on a double date arranged by Wint, Belle takes him to a bar despite his being underage. When the bartender throws Richard out, she reveals that he is a newspaper owner's son and warns that he could cause trouble for the establishment. She later reports the bartender to Nat.

Career Overview

Marilyn Maxwell has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work is anchored in the Dr. Kildare Collection universe with 3 titles. Signature works include Rock-a-Bye Baby, Stage to Thunder Rock, Paris Model. 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
43
Birth Date
1921-08-03
Birth Place
Clarinda, Iowa, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits