Vera Lewis

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Characters played by Vera Lewis

Mary T. Jenkins (Modern Story) — Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916)

Arthur Jenkins's spinster sister, whose charities motivate the wage reduction imposed on the mill workers.

Miss Dillon — Night Nurse (1931)

The hospital's nursing superintendent. She initially rejects Lora's application due to lacking a diploma but hires her following Dr. Bell's orders. She later assigns Lora and Maloney to the emergency night shift as punishment for a curfew violation.

Madame Peronne — The Iron Mask (1929)

The authority figure at the convent where Constance is imprisoned, serving as a minor obstacle in the Musketeers' rescue efforts.

Rosemary Turnbull — Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939)

Elderly sister bound by her father's will to remain in the mansion for twenty years.

Mrs. Norma Stewart — The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940)

Wealthy property owner with final say over the housing project. She loves Dr. Christian and attempts to secure his marriage in exchange for donating the land. Eventually releases him from the contract and focuses on raising her wards.

Mrs. Hathaway — Wide Open (1930)

Agatha's mother, she visits Simon's home with Agatha on a rainy night and insists that he marry her daughter. Her attempt to press the match contributes to Simon's awkward evening, and Simon eventually manages to get her and Agatha to leave.

Ma Silsby — Lady Gangster (1942)

Ma Silsby is mentioned in connection with a plan involving the hidden money and an effort to use it against Phillips. The supplied plot does not establish what role she takes in carrying out the plan, or whether she directly interacts with Dorothy.

Cora Williams — The Cat Creeps (1946)

Cora is the woman whose letter to the Morning Chronicle launches the investigation. She claims to have discovered a large fortune and links it to a long-ago murder, then is found unconscious in her mansion and dies after mentioning money hidden in a little house, leaving the others to interpret her clues.

Aunt Flora — Paddy O'Day (1936)

One of Roy's elderly, fussy aunts, Aunt Flora is being prepared for a trip by the household staff. When she returns, she is shocked by Roy's transformation from a reclusive collector into a mustached, guitar-playing man in a colorful Russian costume. Roy explains that his new friends have shown him how to live.

Miss Van Deering (uncredited) — Nancy Drew… Detective (1938)

Local resident or acquaintance appearing in Detective.

Woman at Schmidt's Pet Store (uncredited) — Torchy Gets Her Man (1938)

Customer or bystander at the pet store during Torchy's investigation.

Mrs. Ridgefield — Four Wives (1939)

A neighbor or family friend who offers guidance and social connections to the Lemp sisters in their community.

Career Overview

Vera Lewis has 139 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Four Daughters Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Kid Magicians, Man on the Flying Trapeze, Wide Open. 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
139
Birth Date
1873-06-09
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3555709), public domain (CC0).