Ann Savage

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Characters played by Ann Savage

Vera — Detour (1945)

A manipulative hitchhiker who blackmails Al after realizing his true identity. She forces him to continue posing as the dead bookie for financial gain and moves in with him in Hollywood, ultimately meeting her accidental death at Al's hands during a heated argument.

Jean Shelby — Renegade Girl (1946)

A Southern sympathizer and the film's central character, Jean gathers information for her brother Bob and repeatedly tries to protect her family. After White Cloud kills Bob and her parents and leaves her badly wounded, she joins Jerry Long's outlaw band to seek revenge. She later reunites with Fred Raymond, whom she loves, but dies after killing White Cloud.

Mary Lee Norris — The Unwritten Code (1944)

Nurse who invites injured Richter to convalesce at her family's farm. Engaged to Terry Hunter and victim of Richter's unwanted physical advance. Plays piano at a Red Cross concert where Dutchy Schultz alerts the town to the Nazi threat.

Mother — My Winnipeg (2008)

Hired actor to play Maddin's mother in childhood re-enactments. Star of the fictional TV show LedgeMan, known for her maternal influence and suspicion. Central figure in the family dynamics and Maddin's attempts to escape the city's grip.

Valerie King — Passport to Suez (1943)

Reporter and secret agent in Passport to Suez, extracts intelligence.

Sheila Kennedy — The Last Crooked Mile (1946)

Sheila Kennedy is identified in the plot as Jarvis' girlfriend. The insurance investigator tracks her down at a cabaret while searching for the missing robbery money. Her connection to Jarvis makes her a lead in the investigation, although the summary does not specify what information she gives or what further part she plays.

Sue Gallagher — Midnight Manhunt (1945)

Sue is a reporter who lives above the wax museum and is first at the scene after Joe Wells dies in an alley nearby. She hides his body among the wax exhibits to secure a scoop, bringing her into conflict with fellow reporter Pete Willis and killer Jelke. She later accompanies Jelke to the railyard, and ultimately shares the story's credit with Pete as their attraction grows.

Capt. Ann R. Kingsley — Pygmy Island (1950)

Military officer and ally to Jim, coordinates jungle expeditions and security.

Toni Kirkland — Apology for Murder (1945)

A sultry and manipulative woman married to an older man. She orchestrates her husband's murder using Kenny and watches coldly during the act, ultimately dying in a shootout with him.

Sally Warren — Scared Stiff (1945)

Larry's girlfriend who works in antiques. She discovers a valuable antique chess set split between twin winery owners and persuades Larry to help her acquire it. She successfully retrieves the white pieces, helps hide them, and eventually recovers the complete set to claim an insurance reward.

Betty Barnaby — After Midnight with Boston Blackie (1943)

Daughter of a paroled convict, central to the diamond theft plot.

Lil — Satan's Cradle (1949)

Deadly, beautiful dancehall girl who serves as confederate to villain Steve Gentry.

Career Overview

Ann Savage has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Lone Wolf Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Renegade Girl, Detour, My Winnipeg. 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
37
Birth Date
1921-02-19
Birth Place
Columbia, South Carolina, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q291825), public domain (CC0).