Anne Francis

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Characters played by Anne Francis

Altaira Morbius — Forbidden Planet (1956)

Morbius's daughter, raised in isolation, falls in love with Commander Adams.

Ann Dadier — Blackboard Jungle (1955)

Richard's pregnant wife who endures anonymous harassment alleging an affair. The stress causes premature labor, but she later apologizes for doubting him and supports his decision to stay at the school as their baby recovers.

Bobby Jones — Impasse (1969)

Bobby Jones is a tennis champion and the daughter of Trev Jones. Pat Morrison falls in love with her during the search for the gold, complicating his relationship with Jesus, whose wife Mariko is also involved with Morrison. At the end of the film, Bobby returns to the United States while Morrison is led away in handcuffs.

Liz Wirth — Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)

Pete Wirth's sister and a local Jeep renter, Liz helps Macreedy reach the burned homestead despite pressure from Reno Smith. She later drives Macreedy toward safety and stops at the site where he is attacked, but Smith shoots her as she tries to flee from the ambush.

Mrs. Lomax — The Double 0 Kid (1992)

The Agency department head responsible for a youth-agent scouting internship program, Mrs. Lomax oversees the opportunity that places Lance in government service during the summer. Her program provides the institutional setting from which Lance's secret assignment and unexpected adventure develop.

Ellen Beldon — The Hired Gun (1957)

A woman facing execution in Texas for her husband's murder, Ellen is rescued from jail by Judd Farrow and taken to her uncle's ranch in New Mexico. Gil later kidnaps her and sets out to return her to Texas. During their journey, she tells Gil that Kell murdered her husband for inheritance and that Elby Kirby witnessed the killing.

Carol Sayre — Dreamboat (1952)

Carol is Thornton's daughter, whose college life is disrupted when his former identity as the Dreamboat becomes public. She leaves for New York with him during the legal dispute, is shown around the city by Bill, and falls in love with him before planning their marriage.

Flamingo McManamee — A Lion Is in the Streets (1953)

A young woman Hank encounters in the bayou who is attracted to him. After learning that he is married to Verity, she attempts to have an alligator rid her of her rival, injuring Verity. Flamingo later follows Hank on the road, overcomes his resistance, and begins an affair with him.

Monica Alton — More Dead than Alive (1969)

Monica Alton is an artist from the East who comes West to paint and becomes Cain's love interest. Her relationship with Cain develops into marriage, giving him a chance to seek redemption and a peaceful life. She represents the personal future Cain wants despite the violence and reputation attached to his past.

Sally Cameron — The Scarlet Coat (1955)

A Tory woman traveling under a flag of truce, Sally Cameron initially clashes with Maj. John Boulton while trying to recover her pass. She becomes attached to him, warns him about Dr. Jonathan Odell's trap, and asks Maj. John Andre to defend Boulton.

Isabella Alexander — Susan Slept Here (1954)

Isabella is Mark's longtime fiancée and the demanding daughter of a senator. She becomes increasingly jealous when Susan develops feelings for Mark, then confronts Susan after the marriage is reported in the newspapers. Although she later calms down and finds Mark at the mountain cabin, Mark tells her that they are not truly suited to each other.

Robin 'Bobbie' Williams — Girl of the Night (1960)

The protagonist and a high-priced call girl. After being injured by an elderly client, she seeks therapy from Dr. Mitchell, revealing her traumatic past. Her life is further complicated by her abusive boyfriend Larry and the tragic death of her friend Lisa. She eventually attempts to leave her profession by working as a file clerk.

Career Overview

Anne Francis has 111 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Fanny Brice Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Forbidden Planet, Blackboard Jungle, Impasse. 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
111
Birth Date
1930-09-16
Birth Place
Ossining, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q235467), public domain (CC0).