Kay Linaker

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Characters played by Kay Linaker

Joan Karnoff — Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo (1937)

Victor Karnoff's wife, who is the target of a blackmail attempt by a bartender that results in his murder and the discovery of the stolen bonds.

Helen Ashby — Charlie Chan in Rio (1941)

Lola Dean's personal assistant who reminds her about the appointment with the psychic Marana.

Showroom Buyer (uncredited) — The Invisible Woman (1940)

Business visitor to the store where Kitty works.

Egyptian Princess Ectoplasm — Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939)

Performer or character in a magic show, adds theatrical flair.

Mrs. Wayne Russell — Charlie Chan in Reno (1939)

Character in the Reno case.

Linda Pendleton — Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940)

Wife of Gerald Pendleton, involved in the revenge plot against the Walters.

Carla Rodriguez — The Last Warning (1938)

Supporting character involved in the estate case.

Career Overview

Kay Linaker has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Charlie Chan’s Killer Actress, Road Gang, The Murder of Dr. Harrigan. 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
50
Birth Date
1913-07-19
Birth Place
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q2526263), public domain (CC0).