Jane Greer

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Characters played by Jane Greer

Kathie Moffat — Out of the Past (1947)

A fugitive who stole money, shot her powerful lover, and became romantically involved with the investigator sent to find her. She repeatedly deceives and manipulates those around her, returns to her former lover, arranges evidence and accusations against the investigator, and murders her former lover before attempting to flee. She shoots the investigator at a police roadblock and is killed by return fire.

Mrs. Wyler — Against All Odds (1984)

Mrs. Wyler owns the Outlaws and is Jessie's estranged mother. She declines to restore Terry's football career but offers him more money than Jake if he finds Jessie. Later, she backs a construction project with Ben Caxton, while Terry believes her influence helps keep Jessie under control.

Janice Bell — They Won't Believe Me (1947)

Janice is a magazine writer who begins an affair with Larry and genuinely develops feelings for him. After he abandons her, she later meets him in Jamaica, reconciles with him, and persuades him to return to Los Angeles, ultimately believing in his innocence and promising to wait for him.

Antoinette de Mauban — The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)

Michael, Duke of Strelsau's jealous French mistress, Antoinette secretly warns Rassendyll that a trap has been prepared to kill him and reveals where the captive king is held. She promises to aid the rescue, but her distress after Michael's death alerts Rupert to the danger.

Ellie C. Harkness — You're in the Navy Now (1951)

Harkness's wife, Ellie is serving with the WAVES while he commands the PC-1168. She relays information to him about Rear Admiral Tennant's activities, giving her husband insight into the project and the Navy's intentions. Her connection to Harkness and her assistance link the ship's trials to developments beyond the crew.

Agnes Carol — Billie (1965)

Howard's loving and caring wife. She remains supportive throughout the family's challenges and announces her own pregnancy at the post-election celebration.

Diana Forrester — Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1953)

Diana Forrester is the niece of Rev. Paul Edgett and is hired by Lt. Carl G. Schmidt as his secretary. She becomes jealous when Angela pursues Willoby, but is relieved when he rejects Angela. Willoby ultimately loves Diana, making her the central romantic partner in his story.

Hazel Bennet Chaney — Man of a Thousand Faces (1957)

A chorus girl who becomes Lon's close confidante and helps care for his son. Her supportive relationship with Lon causes marital strife with Cleva, but she eventually becomes Lon's second wife and helps him regain custody of their son.

Judith Owens — Dick Tracy (1945)

Victim or witness connected to the Splitface murders.

Eileen Sawyer — The Bamboo Blonde (1946)

Eileen is Patrick's socialite fiancée, who refuses to accompany him to meet his aircrew. Later, she schemes to separate Patrick and Louise by arranging a lavish bond rally gala. Louise's discovery that Patrick belongs to Eileen's social set deepens her fear that their romance is only a lark to him.

Julie Heldon — Desperate Search (1952)

Vince's wife who joins the search party to help locate her missing children. She participates in the aerial rescue mission alongside the pilots.

Paula Henderson — The Clown (1953)

Dodo's ex-wife and Dink's biological mother. Initially estranged and remarried, she reconnects with her son, supports Dodo's career revival, and ultimately provides comfort to a grieving Dink after Dodo's death.

Career Overview

Jane Greer has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1945. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Falcon Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Out of the Past, You're in the Navy Now, The Company She Keeps. 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
45
Birth Date
1924-09-09
Birth Place
Washington, D.C., USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q242373), public domain (CC0).