Barbara Rush

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Characters played by Barbara Rush

Marian Stevens — Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964)

Big Jim's refined daughter who manipulates gangsters to avenge her father, attempts to control Robbo, and ultimately orchestrates his downfall to protect her own criminal interests.

Louise Rodanthe — Moon of the Wolf (1972)

Louise Rodanthe is Andrew's sister and a member of the town's wealthy plantation family. Fluent in French, she explains that Rougarou means werewolf and reveals the family history behind Andrew's condition. She tries to save him, but ultimately shoots him while Sheriff Aaron Whitaker returns to the house.

Margaret Freemantle — The Young Lions (1958)

An American socialite romantically involved with Michael Whiteacre and formerly acquainted with Christian Diestl during a skiing vacation in Bavaria. She leaves Christian over his convictions, returns to Michael, and later shames Michael into abandoning his safe wartime position for combat.

Joyce Hendron — When Worlds Collide (1951)

Dr. Hendron's daughter and scientific assistant who helps verify the impending planetary collision. Her romantic attraction to Randall creates tension with her boyfriend Drake. She secures a place on the ark, survives the journey to Zyra, and shares a hopeful new beginning with Randall on the alien planet.

Oona — Taza, Son of Cochise (1954)

Taza's betrothed, caught in the political and romantic conflict between peace and war factions.

Jean Featherstone — Summer Lovers (1982)

Jean Featherstone is Cathy's mother, who arrives in Santorini with Barbara Foster for a surprise visit. She takes Michael, Cathy, and Lina to dinner and struggles to understand their unconventional relationship. Cathy reassures Jean that the arrangement has made her happier than ever, giving Jean an important connection to the couple's personal life.

Kay Eaton — The Man (1972)

Arthur Eaton's wife, who berates him for not trying to become president after the succession crisis. Eaton tells her that he expects to assume the presidency once Dilman proves unable to handle the job, making her part of the story's portrayal of his political ambitions.

Rosemary — Death Car on the Freeway (1979)

A news station coworker preparing for a vacation in Arizona who is seeking a substitute anchor for the six o'clock news broadcast.

Nora Logan — Flaming Feather (1952)

The longtime sweetheart of Lucky Lee, who joins him out of gratitude for a past rescue. She is mistakenly targeted in a hotel ambush, kidnapped on a stagecoach, and rescued twice by Tex McCloud before being taken to Lucky's hideout.

Joan Dickinson — The Young Philadelphians (1959)

An upper-class socialite who falls in love with working-class Tony. Disillusioned when Tony accepts career favors from her father to delay their elopement, she marries millionaire Carter Henry and moves to Europe. After becoming a widow, she reconnects with Tony, initially fearing he has compromised his principles. She later supports him during Chet's trial, and they ultimately reconcile.

Margaret 'Mar' McFie — The Bramble Bush (1960)

Larry's devoted wife, who grows close to Guy while he cares for her husband. Although she is unhappy with Guy's treatment of Stew, she and Guy briefly become lovers. She later discovers she is pregnant from their one-night stand, leaving her future with Guy uncertain.

Pamela Vincent — Flight to Hong Kong (1956)

Pamela is a famed novelist and passenger on the hijacked flight carrying industrial diamonds. She meets Tony during the rescue and later renews their acquaintance at Mama Lin's nightclub, where their relationship becomes romantic. After Tony disappears, she writes a novel with a character based on him and becomes involved with a professional tennis player.

Career Overview

Barbara Rush has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Cochise Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Moon of the Wolf, It Came from Outer Space, Bigger Than Life. 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
73
Birth Date
1927-01-04 00:00:00
Birth Place
Denver, Colorado, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q441705), public domain (CC0).