The Queen of France and wife of Louis XIII, whose secret twin pregnancy becomes the catalyst for Cardinal Richelieu's royal conspiracy and political maneuvering.
Ellen McHugh is a widowed Irish mother who emigrates to America to give her young son Brian a better future. She earns money performing in a sideshow, then surrenders Brian to the school principal's guardianship so he can continue his education. Years later, she works for the Cutting family and is finally reunited with Brian, who learns of her sacrifices.
Stella becomes Stephen Dallas’s wife and the mother of Laurel, but her crude tastes and social differences eventually separate her from Stephen. Realizing that she may hinder Laurel’s future, Stella accepts divorce and sacrifices her own relationship with her daughter so Laurel can have greater happiness and security.
Central protagonist who marries Gordon Graham, later divorces him to pursue a wealthy boss, Frederick Stoneman. After his imprisonment leaves her destitute, she lives with her son, only to face a cycle of jealousy mirroring her past. She ultimately dies alone on the streets of Paris.
An exceptionally clever employee of the district attorney's office, Jane is assigned to gather the proof needed to bring a German-run fake charity organization to justice. She sets a trap that captures the gang and rescues her fiancé, Frank Wheeler, after he is arrested for Lola Schram's murder.
Mrs. Fleming is Colonel Fleming's wife and Sylvia's mother. Feodor's attentions to her lead her husband to leave, and she raises Sylvia. Years later, she is gambling in Monte Carlo; after Feodor reappears, she attempts suicide but is saved by Ralph and Colonel Fleming. She and her husband are ultimately reunited.
Odette is the Comte de Maigny's eldest daughter, raised in a strict school and kept unmarried so she can care for her father's physical needs. Her spirit gradually fades under this burden, but her rebellious nature emerges: she sharply confronts her father and leaves home. Reassured that her sister will not share her fate, she accepts Huzar's long-standing love.
Musette is the daughter of Giarno, leader of the nearby Gypsy camp, and the mother of Mignon. Lothario seduces her, but she learns that he is married and has a baby. In despair, Musette jumps off a cliff, an event that prompts Giarno to kidnap Mignon and shapes the family tragedy at the heart of the story.
William Judson's devoted wife, she is initially unaware of his infidelity. At a nightclub with her children, she sees him dancing intimately with Marie and is devastated. In anguish she wanders onto the roof, where Ruth saves her from falling. Months later, she hesitates when her family reunites her with William, but ultimately forgives him and embraces him.
Helen is Madge's sister, who is left to give birth to a child without her husband to support her after he dies. While Madge is away in New York, John Blake helps Helen and the rest of the Garvey family.
Carla Light is Carla King's mother, who is starred in her daughter's Broadway play. Her prominence in the production provokes jealousy between mother and daughter, and they later become co-stars in another production. Carla Light eventually recognizes that she has acted wrongly and sends for John Douglas, helping bring about his engagement to Carla King.
Belle Bennett has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Sweedie Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Iron Mask, The Devil's Trademark, Mother Machree. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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