Selena Royle

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Characters played by Selena Royle

Mrs. Merrick — Courage of Lassie (1946)

Kathie's mother who worries about Bill's aggressive behavior and legal status.

Alice Connell — The Misleading Lady (1932)

Alice Connell is Helen Steele's friend and the host of the party where Sydney Parker is expected to appear. Her home provides the setting in which Helen seeks an audition opportunity and arranges the wager that will involve Sydney's friend Jack Craigen.

Mother — Robot Monster (1953)

Mother is The Professor's wife and the mother of Alice, Carla, and Johnny. She remains with the family in the protected facility while the monster threatens the survivors, and she is among those who rejoice when Johnny awakens and the nightmare is revealed. Her role connects the surviving family members.

Mrs. Lavery — Branded (1950)

The rancher's wife who, along with her husband, is convinced by Choya's fabricated childhood story that he is their long-lost son.

Judge Florence Prentiss — Bad Boy (1949)

The judge who sentences Danny to twenty years after he is caught robbing a dice game at a hotel. Rather than send him straight to an adult prison, the plan is for him to serve in a juvenile reformatory until he is old enough. She agrees to Marshall Brown's request that Danny be placed at the Boys' Ranch instead.

Mrs. Kincheloe — Till the End of Time (1946)

Perry's mother who cares for her double-amputee son at home. Her presence and the household dynamic contribute to Perry's isolation and reluctance to rehabilitate.

'Ma' Abby Dibson — Main Street After Dark (1945)

The matriarch of the Dibson criminal family, she is the mother of Lefty and Rosalie. She objects to Lefty's use of guns from Keller, but is arrested along with Lefty and the women after the lieutenant's trap brings the robbery attempt to an end.

Sairy MacBean — The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947)

Sairy is Gill’s wife and the mother of Lissy Anne, Andrew, and Ben. Unlike her suspicious husband, she welcomes Henry, and at the play party she breaks the initial divide between the guests by persuading Dan Yeary to dance with her. She also approves when Lissy Anne leaves with Henry.

Mrs. Essie Miller — Summer Holiday (1948)

Richard's mother and a member of the Miller household, Essie is alarmed by her son's reading choices, including works by Swinburne and Oscar Wilde, and says they are unsuitable for a young boy. She is present as the family navigates Richard's growing pains, and he kisses her before going to look at the moon.

Mrs. Wayne — Smart Woman (1948)

Wayne's wife, she testifies at McCoy's trial and falsely claims that he killed her husband in cold blood, seeking to protect her family's reputation. Larrimore later learns that she was not wearing her glasses during the incident and could not have seen the events clearly; she signs a statement confirming this.

Career Overview

Selena Royle has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Courage of Lassie, Main Street After Dark, He Ran All the Way. 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
34
Birth Date
1904-11-06
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q529503), public domain (CC0).