Evalyn Knapp

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Characters played by Evalyn Knapp

Marion Hall — His Private Secretary (1933)

Marion is the granddaughter of a small-town minister and Dick Wallace's new love and eventual wife. Her affection and good influence help persuade Dick's father, old friends, and others that he is more responsible than his former playboy image suggests. She later becomes a secretary in the Wallace office.

Pauline Hargrave — Perils of Pauline (1933)

Pauline is the intrepid daughter of Professor Hargraves and the central figure in the search for the ancient ivory disk and its deadly-gas formula. She repeatedly escapes Bashan and Fang, finds clues, rallies allies, and helps save her father and companions. She and Robert Ward survive the final laboratory fire, and she chooses to return with him to China for more adventures.

Jennie — Sinners' Holiday (1930)

Daughter of Mrs. Delano and Angel's love interest. She secretly witnesses her brother Harry shooting Mitch on the pier. Despite the trauma, she bravely tells the police the truth to protect Angel, which leads to Harry's confession.

Peggy Wilton — A Successful Calamity (1932)

Henry's daughter and an aspiring actress. She was engaged to George Struthers for his money but breaks it off to marry her true love, Larry Rivers. She supports her father during his test of feigned poverty.

Helen Wilson — High Pressure (1932)

Helen is hired by Gar Evans as a secretary for the Golden Gate Artificial Rubber Company. The plot identifies her as part of the company staff, but gives no further account of her actions or her relationships with the other characters.

Jenny Williams — Mothers Cry (1930)

Mary's daughter, Jenny loves domestic work and home life. She is courted by Karl Muller, a wealthy older gentleman, and eventually marries him. The summary identifies her as one of Mary's children but provides no further account of her role in the events surrounding Daniel and Beattie.

Barbara Alden — The Millionaire (1931)

Barbara, called Babs, is James and Laura Alden's socialite daughter. She first visits the gas station by coincidence, where Bill recognizes her from a University of Michigan dance; she later becomes a frequent customer. She has been dating Carter Andrews, whom her father disapproves of, and develops a connection with Bill.

Lila Miller — In Old Santa Fe (1934)

Charlie Miller's daughter, whom Ken and Cactus meet after her car goes off the road. Chandler hopes to marry her and uses his blackmail scheme to pressure Charlie, but Lila is interested in Ken and has always loved him. Once Ken's reputation is cleared, he is free to court her.

Sally Patter — Dance, Girl, Dance (1933)

Sally is one half of the vaudeville team Pitter and Pat with Joe, with whom she lives before he leaves her for Cleo. Pregnant and determined to perform, she finds work at Val's nightclub and later becomes a star. She turns down Val's proposals, helps Joe get work, and ultimately reunites with and marries him.

Miriam — River's End (1930)

Miriam is McDowell's daughter and had been Sergeant Conniston's girlfriend before deciding to end their relationship. After Keith takes Conniston's identity, she is drawn to his more romantic nature and falls in love with him. When Keith confesses the truth before leaving, she chooses to board the ship with him at the last minute.

Barbara Penfield — Three of a Kind (1936)

The daughter of laundry magnate F. Thorndyke Penfield, Barbara wants her father to invest in a venture proposed by her sweetheart, Rodney Randall. When her father refuses and freezes her funds, she tries to trade her car for a cheaper one. After her car is fraudulently sold, she hitchhikes to Royal Valley under the false name Beatrice Payne, meets Jerry Bassett, and eventually plans to marry him and help manage the business.

Irene — Side Show (1931)

Pat's younger sister, raised to become a lady, who visits the circus during school vacation and wishes to stay. She develops a romantic relationship with Joe Palmer, prompting Pat to temporarily send her back to school before their eventual reconciliation.

Career Overview

Evalyn Knapp has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Lone Wolf Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Smart Money, Perils of Pauline, His Private Secretary. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
female
Known Credits
50
Birth Date
1908-06-17
Birth Place
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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