Jean Porter

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Characters played by Jean Porter

Jean Allenwood — Bathing Beauty (1944)

Victoria College student who alerts Steve that her mother and Dean Clinton are coming to inspect his dorm room, prompting him to desperately hide several women inside.

Chorine (uncredited) — Hellzapoppin' (1941)

Uncredited female chorus line performer

Jeanne Quidoc — What Next, Corporal Hargrove? (1945)

French local connected to the mayor, involved in Hargrove's wartime adventures.

Kela — Nazty Nuisance (1943)

A young woman who assists an alcoholic magician hired to perform for Chief Paj Mab's reception of Hitler. On Norom, she meets Benson and explains the magician's role, then teaches him how to use the props when he impersonates her master. During the trunk illusion, she is threatened by an orang-utan and accidentally knocks Suki Yaki unconscious while trying to fend it off.

Katy Anderson — Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble (1944)

Female peer or relative, involved in family or social dynamics

Helen Ingersoll — Till the End of Time (1946)

An 18-year-old neighbor instantly infatuated with Cliff. Represents traditional pre-war romance and civilian normalcy that Cliff cannot fully engage with due to his unresolved war trauma.

Joanne Leeds — Betty Co-Ed (1946)

A vaudeville performer by background, Joanne is admitted to Upton College because people mistakenly believe she comes from a prominent family. After being humiliated by Gloria, she impresses Bill and other students by singing at a dance, runs for Betty Co-Ed, and faces expulsion over a ballot-box scheme. Her speech leads Gloria to apologize.

Career Overview

Jean Porter has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Private Hargrove with 1 titles. Signature works include Bathing Beauty, G.I. Jane, Roller Derby Girl. 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
35
Birth Date
1922-12-08
Birth Place
Cisco, Texas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q3807704), public domain (CC0).