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.

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.

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.

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.

Dorothy Mallison — World in My Corner (1956)

Dorothy is Robert T. Mallison's daughter and becomes close to Tommy after he takes a job at her family's estate. She tells him that her mother is in a sanitarium and blames her father for shaping and controlling the family's life. Tommy cares for her, but worries he cannot yet provide the life she wants; he later hopes a fight will let them leave the estate together.

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.

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.

Meg Falworth — The Black Shield of Falworth (1954)

Meg is Myles Falworth's sister, living with him and Diccon Bowman in hiding on a farm in Crisbey-Dale. When the hunting party threatens her, Myles intervenes, prompting Diccon to send both siblings to Mackworth Castle, where they receive protection connected to their family's former position.

Myra Hagerman — Oh, Men! Oh, Women! (1957)

Myra Hagerman is engaged to psychiatrist Alan Coles, but she is also loved by his patient Cobbler and was formerly dated by Arthur Turner. Arthur's arrival at her home, followed by Cobbler's declaration of love, sparks a confrontation. Myra later joins Alan aboard their intended honeymoon cruise, but their argument keeps them from noticing the ship has sailed.

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.

Betty Kreitzer — No Down Payment (1957)

Betty is Herman Kreitzer's wife and is involved in the neighborhood's racial prejudice. When Iko, Herman's valued employee, hopes to move into Sunrise Hills with his wife, Betty dislikes the idea of giving him a reference because she fears provoking the surrounding neighbors. Her position exposes the subdivision's social bias.

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.

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, Superdad, The Young Philadelphians. 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
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).