Mary Philips

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Characters played by Mary Philips

Mrs. Berent — Leave Her to Heaven (1945)

Ellen's aloof mother who travels with her to New Mexico. She adopts Ruth alongside her husband and later attempts to warn Richard about Ellen's dangerous tendency toward obsessive love.

Maria — The Bride Wore Red (1937)

Maria is Anni's old friend and the hotel maid. Having rebuilt a happy life after fearing that age and appearance marked her social decline, she warns Anni to behave carefully and distrust the Count. She later criticizes Anni's red dress and comforts her during the departure.

Mrs. Boyd — I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1951)

Harriet and Marge's mother, Mrs. Boyd refuses to give Harriet the insurance payment received after Harriet's father died. She has promised the money to Marge for her wedding, prompting Harriet to deceive Marge and Ray into handing it over to finance Sherboyco Dresses.

Queen — Prince Valiant (1954)

The exiled queen of Scandia and mother of Prince Valiant. She lives in hiding with her husband and son under King Arthur's protection. After Sligon captures her family, she is imprisoned alongside them, awaiting execution until Valiant's rebellion secures their freedom.

Elsie Rickenbacker — Captain Eddie (1945)

Eddie's mother who, like his father, holds mixed feelings regarding his intense childhood fascination with machinery, cars, and aviation.

Dorothy Pringle — Kiss and Tell (1945)

Mildred's mother who initially hosts family discussions about the feud. She receives false pregnancy gossip from Mrs. Wilcox, confronts the Archers with it, but ultimately learns the truth from Mildred and helps resolve the conflict.

Beryl Lee — Mannequin (1938)

Jessie's friend who warns her early on that Eddie Miller is a good-for-nothing.

Mrs. Wilkins — Dear Wife (1949)

Alias or variant for the matriarch.

Mrs. Edie Wilkins — Dear Ruth (1947)

Mother of Ruth and Miriam, often bewildered by family chaos.

Edie Wilkins — Dear Brat (1951)

Alias for Mrs. Edie Wilkins, mother figure.

Career Overview

Mary Philips has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Dear Trilogy with 3 titles. Signature works include Leave Her to Heaven, A Farewell to Arms, Mannequin. 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
20
Birth Date
1901-01-23
Birth Place
New London, Connecticut, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q275428), public domain (CC0).