Kay Johnson

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Characters played by Kay Johnson

Angela Brooks — Madam Satan (1930)

Socialite and Bob's wife who discovers his infidelity. After initially leaving him, she disguises herself as 'Madam Satan' at a masquerade ball on a Zeppelin to rekindle his interest. She successfully seduces him, later unmasks herself, and negotiates a promise from his mistress before parachuting to safety. They eventually reconcile.

Mrs. Manning — The Real Glory (1939)

Mrs. Manning is Capt. Manning's wife and arrives at Fort Mysang with Linda Hartley for a visit. Her arrival coincides with the worsening attacks, and she horrifically witnesses Manning's murder by Alipang's forces. Hartley later insists that she leave Mysang with Linda, placing her among the civilians endangered by the conflict.

Lena - Lady Looking for Oscar — Hellzapoppin' (1941)

Minor character involved in the film's romantic subplot

Bee McCrae — This Man Is Mine (1934)

Bee McCrae is one of Tony and Jim's friends, along with her husband Jud. Tony, Jim, Fran, and the others meet at the McCraes' house; after everyone has left, Fran goes off with Jim. Bee's home is therefore the setting for the meeting that leads to the central marital conflict.

Phyllis Dickson — American Madness (1932)

The bank president's wife who is asked out by Cluett to serve as his alibi for a planned robbery, becomes the subject of a tragic misunderstanding that nearly drives Dickson to suicide, and ultimately reconciles with him to save his life and career.

Victoria — This Mad World (1930)

The wife of a German general, Victoria is lodging at Pauline's inn when she recognizes Paul as a French spy. Torn between her duty and her love for him, she sends word to German authorities but cannot bring herself to betray him directly. Facing the conflict between loyalty and love, she takes her own life.

Helen Chester — The Spoilers (1930)

The female lead who arrives in Nome to join her uncle, Judge Stillman. Initially admired by Roy for her respect for the law, she is deceived by her uncle and McNamara. She bravely intervenes to prevent a massacre by evacuating soldiers, uncovers the corruption, and ultimately chooses to marry Roy.

Cynthia Crothers — Dynamite (1929)

Cynthia is a frivolous socialite who risks losing her inheritance unless she marries before her twenty-third birthday. She pays Hagon to marry her, then learns to live and work in his mining town. Her effort to save a boy with a city specialist helps reveal her compassion, and she tells Hagon she loves him while they are trapped in the mine.

Marcia Ward — White Banners (1938)

Paul Ward's wife and Sally's mother, Marcia welcomes Hannah into the home when the peddler is invited inside to warm up. She and Paul are struggling financially while caring for Sally and their new baby. After Sally recovers from pneumonia, Marcia leaves on a trip with Sally and the baby.

Helen Dawson Frye — Thirteen Women (1932)

A former St. Albans classmate who is grieving the recent loss of her young daughter. She has received a prediction that she will take her own life, and a police officer later reports that she has died by suicide on a train. Her death deepens the other women’s fear that the Swami’s letters are coming true.

Career Overview

Kay Johnson has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work is anchored in the The Olsen & Johnson in Hollywood Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Madam Satan, This Mad World, Jalna. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
24
Birth Date
1904-11-29
Birth Place
Mount Vernon, New York, USA

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