Dorothy Patrick

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Characters played by Dorothy Patrick

Emily Gaunt — House by the River (1950)

An attractive maid who resists Stephen's drunken advances and is accidentally killed. Her body is dumped in the river, triggering the frame-up of John. Her spectral vision triggers Stephen's fatal fall.

Lou Jellison — Tarnished (1950)

Lou is a woman living in Maine who works as a secretary at the sardine cannery. She is initially courted by her colleague Joe, but falls in love with her childhood friend Bud despite her parents' strong disapproval. She elopes with Bud, and later confirms his innocence when he is accused of robbery.

Kitty — Come to the Stable (1949)

Robert Masen's girlfriend who accompanies him to Bethlehem. She performs his newly composed song at a gathering, which inadvertently highlights the sisters' hymn and helps bridge the gap between the composer and the nuns.

Elaine Carter — Alias a Gentleman (1948)

Elaine is an attractive associate of the crime boss who pretends to be Jim's long-lost daughter as part of a plot. She develops a guilty conscience and confesses the deception, while Johnny develops a crush on her. After Jim prevails against the threat surrounding him, he invites Elaine to become his adopted daughter.

Trudy Maxwell — 711 Ocean Drive (1950)

Trudy Maxwell works as Mal Granger's assistant and discovers that he is being shortchanged by his new partners. She informs Mal about the missing money, prompting him to challenge the syndicate's claim that the deficit reflects necessary expenses and to vow to recover what he is owed.

Caroline Glenson — The Mighty McGurk (1947)

Mike Glenson's daughter, Caroline returns from Europe by ship and is met by Slag at her father's request. She is in a relationship with Johnny, which Mike tries to disrupt by sending her away. After learning what her father attempted against the Salvation Army, she goes to pack her things, and Mike tells Johnny to pursue her.

Career Overview

Dorothy Patrick has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Signature works include Tarnished, Under Mexicali Stars, Lonely Heart Bandits. 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
36
Birth Date
1921-06-03

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