Martha Raye

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Characters played by Martha Raye

Loretta — The Concorde... Airport '79 (1979)

Supporting passenger involved in the 1979 flight storyline.

Betty Johnson — Hellzapoppin' (1941)

Described as Chic's hoydenish, man-crazy sister. She pursues Pepi, the revue's leading man and former Russian nobleman, adding to the chaos and disrupting the film's narrative through her comedic mishaps and adventures.

Annabella Bonheur — Monsieur Verdoux (1947)

Annabella Bonheur is one of Henri's intended victims, believing that he is Bonheur, a frequently absent sea captain. Henri repeatedly attempts to murder her, but she escapes each time and endangers him in return. Her unexpected appearance at his wedding to Marie Grosnay causes him to panic and flee.

Gloria Phelps / Barbara Phelps — Keep 'Em Flying (1941)

Gloria Phelps / Barbara Phelps are identified in the cast as twin USO hostesses. In the story, twin hostesses become romantically involved with Blackie Benson and Heathcliff, accompanying them back to the carnival after the men enter the Army Air Corps as ground crew.

Myrtle Finch — Waikiki Wedding (1937)

Myrtle is Georgia’s friend and fellow Pineapple Girl contest traveler. Bored with Hawaii, she plans to return home with Georgia, then joins her on the island pearl trip. She grows close to Shad during their stay, shares comic episodes involving Walford, and later helps free Shad from jail.

Patsy — The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936)

Supporting character aiding in the radio show's logistical and creative tasks.

Emma — Rhythm on the Range (1936)

Emma is an aggressive young woman whom Penelope and Buck encounter while traveling west by train. She flirts with Buck, who is not initially interested, but the two nevertheless get along and are later engaged. At Jeff's ranch, Buck suggests a double wedding, linking Emma and Buck's plans to Jeff and Doris's romance.

Boss Witch — Pufnstuf (1970)

Boss Witch leads the visiting Witches' Council and judges Witchiepoo's ambitions. She demands to see Freddy the Flute, offers Witchiepoo the Witch of the Year Award in exchange for the flute, and later flees when Jimmy and his friends frighten the council while rescuing H. R. Pufnstuf.

Mickey Hawkins — Never Say Die (1939)

Mickey is a young Texas heiress who has been promised in marriage to Prince Smirnov but is in love with Henry Munch, a bus driver from her hometown. She agrees to marry John Kidley, who believes he is dying and intends to leave her his fortune. During their honeymoon, she and John gradually fall in love, though neither realizes it at first.

Molly McKay — Pin Up Girl (1944)

Molly McKay is the star singer at Club Chartreuse. She initially doubts Kay's claim that she and Lorry are Broadway performers, but Lorry's successful song convinces her. Molly later becomes jealous when Lorry is offered a stage opportunity and takes advantage of an opportunity to expose the difference between Lorry's real identity and her assumed performer persona.

Lulu — Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962)

Lulu is Pop's longtime fiancée and a circus performer involved in his cannon act. After the storm and the circus's financial collapse, she agrees to marry Pop and joins him and Kitty in creating a new traveling carnival, remaining part of the family's effort to continue performing.

Martha Raye — Four Jills in a Jeep (1944)

Raye is one of the four performers who leave their American studio radio shows to entertain troops overseas. She jokes that the women would gladly perform on the front lines, and the quartet eventually receives orders to travel to North Africa, where they help and comfort those in need before giving a final show.

Career Overview

Martha Raye has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Maureen Ruby Jackson Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Hellzapoppin', Navy Blues, The Farmer's Daughter. 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
58
Birth Date
1916-08-27
Birth Place
Butte, Montana, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q435236), public domain (CC0).