Carmen Sternwood is General Sternwood's younger daughter and Vivian Sternwood Rutledge's sister. She is found drugged beside Arthur Gwynn Geiger's body, seeks the compromising photographs, and attempts to seduce Philip Marlowe. Marlowe eventually concludes that her mental instability led her to kill the missing protégé, whose death Eddie Mars helped conceal.
Inn staff member serving guests.
Mary Hoag is Hoag's wife and attracts Tom Sabin's interest after he arrives in Purgatory. Tom is unsure whether he can trust her, leaving their relationship uncertain during the conflict with her husband. After Tom leaves town, Mary promises to meet him, indicating that she intends to join him.
Barbara is a wealthy young heiress who meets Bob when he mistakes her for a dance hostess. After falling for him, she hides her identity and pays to have a song published, while her father helps her provide expensive gifts. Bob misunderstands her circumstances and rejects her explanation, leading her to decide to elope with her fiancé.
Associate of the scientist, involved in the glandular research plot.
Della is a woman who invites Nat Harbin to her apartment and later conspires with Charlie to obtain the necklace. She helps lure Harbin into a dangerous arrangement, holds a gun on him but cannot shoot, and becomes enraged when Charlie appears ready to exclude her from their deal. Her confrontation exposes Charlie's betrayal.
Danny's stepsister, who tells Marshall that Danny killed his mother by poisoning her. Her accusation contributes to Marshall's investigation into Danny's past. The account later establishes that Danny had secretly given his ill mother pills he believed were medicine, but the pills were sleeping pills; Marshall discovers that she actually died of natural causes.
Uncredited student character associated with Miss McLean in a school setting.
Paul Klinger's missing daughter, she changes her name and becomes involved in fraudulent alimony schemes arranged by Burton Crail. Her relationships with Dan Barker are marked by repeated departures and reconciliations, and she is eventually imprisoned. After a car crash while out on parole, she reunites with Paul, who promises to help her begin a better life.
Martha Vickers has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Mummy with 1 titles. Signature works include The Big Sleep, Four Fast Guns, The Big Bluff. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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