Lois Moran

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Characters played by Lois Moran

Mary Brower — Blindfold (1928)

Mary is a young woman whose close bond with her brother Buddy is shattered when gangsters murder him. The trauma leaves her confused and amnesiac, and Dr. Simmons manipulates her into believing she belongs to his gang, using her as a decoy for a jewel heist. With Kelly's help, she regains her memory and joins him in a plan to defeat the criminals.

Marjorie Cullen — The River Pirate (1928)

A warm-hearted young woman and Caxton's ward, Marjorie meets Sandy along the docks and recognizes goodness in him. She urges him to leave crime behind, becoming both the focus of his growing affection and a source of encouragement as he considers a more honest future.

Joe's Daughter — The Road to Mandalay (1926)

The daughter Joe left with Father James as a baby, she grows up unaware that Joe is her father and runs a religious curio shop in Mandalay. She falls in love with The Admiral and plans to marry him. When she travels to Joe's brothel to rescue her fiancé, she fatally stabs Joe without knowing their relationship, then escapes with The Admiral.

Adrienne Paleari — The Late Mathias Pascal (1925)

Adrienne Paleari is the landlord's daughter in Rome and becomes the romantic interest of Mathias after he begins his new life there. She is engaged to an archaeologist, creating an obstacle to their relationship, while her connection to the household brings Mathias into the circumstances surrounding the stolen money.

Dot — West of Broadway (1931)

Dot is Maizie's roommate and accompanies Jerry to a party, where she plays along when he introduces her as his new love to make Anne jealous. After Jerry drunkenly proposes and takes her to a justice of the peace, Dot tries to help him regain sobriety. She later follows him to his Arizona ranch but leaves when he tries to drive her away.

Laurel Dallas — Stella Dallas (1925)

Laurel Dallas is the daughter of Stephen and Stella. As she grows up, Stella believes Laurel resembles her father and deserves a better social environment. Laurel initially refuses to leave her mother, but eventually resumes a romance with a fine young fellow and marries him, while Stella watches from outside.

Monica — The Prince of Tempters (1926)

Monica is Francis's attractive cousin and the woman he falls in love with during a visit to his relatives. She becomes engaged to Francis, but breaks off the engagement after learning of Dolores's feelings for him. She later accepts Mario's proposal, then learns from Dolores of Mario's deceit and is reconciled with Francis.

Edith Gilbert — Padlocked (1926)

The daughter of Henry and Mrs. Gilbert, Edith grows up under her father's strict rules and keeps her thoughts in a padlocked diary. After fleeing to New York, she becomes a burlesque dancer, is sent to a reformatory, and is later rescued from Monte Hermann's mansion. She reconciles with her father and agrees to marry Norman Van Pelt.

Julia Cavanaugh — Men in Her Life (1931)

A formerly wealthy socialite burdened by debt, Julia first becomes engaged to Count Ivan Karloff in hopes of improving her finances, but he abandons her when he discovers she has no money. She accepts Flashy Madden's offer to pay her debts in exchange for lessons in gentlemanly behavior, then becomes engaged to Dick Webster. Ultimately, she risks her reputation by testifying for Flashy and reveals that she loves him.

Sylvia Fleming — The Reckless Lady (1926)

Sylvia Fleming is the daughter of Mrs. Fleming and Colonel Fleming, who remains with her mother after her parents separate. Years later, Feodor makes love to her, while the American Ralph Hillier is also her suitor. After Feodor's fatal leap from a cliff, Sylvia accepts Ralph.

Career Overview

Lois Moran has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1924. Signature works include Sharp Shooters, Blindfold, Men in Her Life. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
female
Known Credits
35
Birth Date
1909-03-01
Birth Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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