Mary Ure

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Characters played by Mary Ure

Mary Ellison — Where Eagles Dare (1968)

British agent and Smith's lover who works undercover inside the castle. Coordinates with Smith to facilitate the mission, helps expose the double agents, and successfully escapes with the group.

Elizabeth Custer — Custer of the West (1967)

Custer's wife who accompanies him through his fluctuating political standing and favor in Washington.

Clara Dawes — Sons and Lovers (1960)

Clara is a liberated feminist who works with Paul in a local lace factory and is separated from her husband, Baxter. She begins a passionate affair with Paul, but recognizes his emotional distance and ultimately returns to Baxter to nurse him after their violent confrontation.

Oonagh Longman — The Mind Benders (1963)

Henry's pregnant wife, Oonagh is central to the emotional consequences of the experiment. She endures marital strain while Henry suspects that his feelings about her have been manipulated, then responds with trust and honesty when he returns, helping restore their affection and understanding.

Katherine — A Reflection of Fear (1972)

Marguerite's mother who objects to her daughter's desire to reconnect with her estranged father. She is murdered in her bed by a wooden pole wielded by the entity known as Aaron.

Mary Burroughs — Storm Over the Nile (1955)

Former fiancée of Harry who initially upholds familial expectations and gives him a white feather upon his resignation. Later becomes engaged to John but remains devoted to Harry, discovers his survival through a hidden feather, and ultimately reunites with him.

Alison Porter — Look Back in Anger (1959)

Jimmy's submissive wife from an upper-middle-class background. Secretly becomes pregnant and struggles with her marriage and Jimmy's verbal abuse. Leaves with her father, suffers a miscarriage, and eventually reconciles with Jimmy, seeking emotional stability.

Career Overview

Mary Ure has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Signature works include Where Eagles Dare, Custer of the West, Sons and Lovers. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
female
Known Credits
14
Birth Date
1933-02-18
Birth Place
Glasgow, Scotland, UK

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