Rita Corday

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Characters played by Rita Corday

Peggy — The Truth About Murder (1946)

Peggy is a model whose husband is openly flirted with by Marsha Crane. She becomes a victim when she is killed after Marsha's death. Her murder is part of the case that Christine Allen investigates, and Christine later deduces through a lie detector test that Paul Marvin is responsible for the killings.

Mona Clyde, Sparkle's Secretary — Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946)

Diamond cutter's accomplice involved in the theft ring.

Suzanne, Rill's French Maid — West of the Pecos (1945)

Suzanne is the Lambreths' maid. During the cowboys' time with the family, Chito tries to woo her. The plot summary provides no further details about her actions or the outcome of his courtship, but identifies her as part of the household that Pecos and Chito join after helping Rill and her father.

Mrs. Marsh — The Body Snatcher (1945)

Mrs. Marsh brings her paraplegic daughter, Georgina Marsh, to Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane for medical help. She learns that a tumor is pressing on Georgina’s spinal cord and seeks an operation despite MacFarlane’s initial reluctance. Her visit establishes Georgina’s medical crisis and prompts Donald Fettes to press MacFarlane to intervene.

Joan Marshall — The Falcon in San Francisco (1945)

Annie Marshall's older sister, denies knowledge of Doreen.

Lady Christianne — The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951)

The leader of the Normandy underground movement and the mysterious 'Masked Cavalier'. She claims inheritance of the Monte Cristo treasure to finance the rebellion against the Emperor and seeks to reclaim the Sword of Monte Cristo.

Marguerita Serena — The Falcon and the Co-Eds (1943)

Student at Falcon's investigation school.

Mia Bruger — The Falcon Strikes Back (1943)

Supporting character in Strikes Back.

Countess Elga von Bruno — The Black Castle (1952)

The countess of the estate who reveals that Count Karl von Bruno forced her into marriage and that she despises him. She becomes closely involved with Richard Beckett and is captured alongside him.

Katie — The Exile (1947)

A Dutch farm owner and flower seller, Katie meets Charles in a marketplace without knowing he is the exiled King of England. She hires him as a farmhand, and they fall in love. Jealous of the Countess, she dismisses him, but takes him back after learning he secretly sold a royal gift to pay the debt she owed to her cousin Jan.

Lili D'Allio — The Falcon in Hollywood (1944)

Haughty prima donna in Hollywood.

Career Overview

Rita Corday has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Falcon Series with 5 titles. Signature works include The Falcon's Alibi, The Sword of Monte Cristo, The Truth About Murder. 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
1920-10-20
Birth Place
Tahiti, French Polynesia

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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