Agnes Moorehead

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Characters played by Agnes Moorehead

Mary Kane — Citizen Kane (1941)

Kane’s mother, whose mining deed becomes the source of the family fortune after gold is discovered. Concerned about protecting her son from his brutal father, she hires Walter Parks Thatcher to create a trust, arrange Kane’s education, and take responsibility for his guardianship.

Mrs. Reed — Jane Eyre (1943)

Mrs. Reed is Jane Eyre's cruel and selfish maternal aunt by marriage at Gateshead. She arranges for Jane to be sent away to Lowood Institution and influences Henry Brocklehurst against her. Years later, after suffering a stroke and losing her son, she reconciles with Jane before her death.

Madame Marelli — The Seventh Cross (1944)

Madame Marelli encounters Heisler while unaware that he and another escaped prisoner are at large. She gives Heisler a suit of clothes that had been intended for the other fugitive, providing him with a disguise and practical assistance as he tries to evade capture.

Violette Shumberg — The Big Street (1942)

Violette Shumberg is Little Pinks's friend and the wife of Nicely Nicely Johnson. After moving with her husband to Florida, she remains connected to Pinks and later tells him that Gloria Lyons is ill, prompting him to return to Gloria.

Goose — Charlotte's Web (1973)

The chatty barn goose who interacts with Wilbur and shares farm news.

Madge Rapf — Dark Passage (1947)

Former acquaintance of Parry's wife who falsely testified at his trial out of spite. She later fears for her life, causes friction between Irene and Bob, and dies after Parry accuses her of murder, leading to a struggle where she falls through a window.

Aunt Lydia — The Story of Three Loves (1953)

A former acclaimed ballerina and Paula's aunt. She receives devastating news about Paula's fatal heart condition from a doctor and mourns that Paula's dancing career will be forced to end prematurely to save her life.

Cornelia van Gorder — The Bat (1959)

Cornelia van Gorder is a mystery writer who rents The Oaks and becomes the central investigator of the danger surrounding the house. She organizes the search for the blueprints, discovers the secret room, recognizes the garage fire as a distraction, and devises the trap that allows Warner to confront the masked killer.

Ruth Benton — Caged (1950)

Ruth Benton is the prison superintendent and a sympathetic reformist who opposes the institution's cruelty. She disagrees with Evelyn Harper over Harper's treatment of Marie and the other inmates, and later challenges political pressure when the commissioner seeks her resignation. Her determination to demand a public hearing protects her position.

Phoebe Tuttle — Who's Minding the Store? (1963)

The wealthy matriarch and owner of the department store. She despises Norman Phiffer for being beneath their social status and secretly orchestrates his store employment to force him to quit. After Norman leaves following the revelation of her deception, she temporarily works as a dog walker alongside her husband and daughter to deliver an apology.

Hunlun — The Conqueror (1956)

Hunlun is Temujin's mother. At the Mongol camp, she angrily discovers that Bortai is the daughter of Kumlek, whom she identifies as her husband's murderer. Despite this hostility, Temujin keeps Bortai, creating tension between Hunlun's family grievance and his personal attachment.

Bertha Parchman — The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956)

Bertha Parchman owns the Honolulu dance hall where Mamie Stover works. She imposes strict rules on the hostesses and initially controls their earnings, but later raises Mamie's commission to retain the club's biggest attraction. Her business interests repeatedly conflict with Mamie's wish to leave.

Career Overview

Agnes Moorehead has 102 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Bewitched, Citizen Kane, Dear Dead Delilah. 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
102
Birth Date
1900-12-06 00:00:00
Birth Place
Clinton, Massachusetts, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q231221), public domain (CC0).