Peggy Ryan

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Characters played by Peggy Ryan

Sally McGuire — This Is the Life (1944)

Sally is a singer and dancer with the professional band Jimmy arranges to perform at Angela’s birthday party. She shares the number “You’re a Lollapalooza” with Jimmy and afterward tells him she likes him. Jimmy, however, is in love with Angela, leaving Sally’s feelings unreturned in the events described.

Gay Night — All Ashore (1953)

A dancer whom Skip Edwards meets on Santa Catalina, Gay joins him in an impromptu dance that earns money from entertained passengers. She takes Skip, Moby, and Joe to her trailer park, where their limited funds cover a cabin for only two of them. Her encounter with Skip helps the shipmates continue their stay on the island.

Myrtle — Miss Annie Rooney (1942)

Myrtle is Annie’s friend and confidante. The two talk about romance and speculate about Marty’s personality, and Annie later calls Myrtle with the happier news that her advice helped Joey get his car running. They end the call delighted that they have both found someone, while Annie’s feelings about Marty remain unresolved.

Dusty — When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1942)

A fellow boarder at the theatrical boarding house who befriends Johnny. Participates in overhearing his phone call and encourages him to return to duty.

Career Overview

Peggy Ryan has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Signature works include Men in Her Diary, Shamrock Hill, Babes on Swing Street. 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
35
Birth Date
1924-08-28
Birth Place
Long Beach, California, USA

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