Thelma Todd

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Characters played by Thelma Todd

Connie Bailey — Horse Feathers (1932)

College student involved in campus romantic subplots.

Lucille Briggs — Monkey Business (1931)

Wife of gangster Alky Briggs. Initially threatened by Groucho when he hides in their stateroom, but later romances him. Attends the coming-out party with her husband.

Eve — Seven Footprints to Satan (1929)

Eve Martin is the daughter of a renowned gem collector and Jim's beloved. After a rare jewel vanishes at a reception in her home, she leaves with Jim to notify the police, but they enter the wrong automobile and are taken to a forbidding mansion. There, she is trapped with Jim and threatened as the pair endure a night of terror and illusion.

Alison Corning — Corsair (1931)

Wealthy socialite who persuades John Hawks to pursue a Wall Street career, acting as his romantic interest and initial catalyst for leaving college coaching.

Lady Genevieve — Cockeyed Cavaliers (1934)

Lady Genevieve is the Baron's wife. Bob falls for her, and the Baron's rage when he learns of his wife's infidelity puts Bob in danger. The Baron delays his vengeance when a local boar is spotted and the hunt begins, giving Bob and Bert an opportunity to capture the animal and win the bounty.

Iva Archer — The Maltese Falcon (1931)

Ruth Wonderly's younger sister, allegedly involved with Floyd Thursby. Her disappearance initially prompts the investigation, but she does not appear or drive the plot directly.

Gladys — The Bachelor Girl (1929)

Campbell's sister, whom he introduces socially to Jimmy after being impressed by Jimmy's apparent progress at work. Jimmy pursues a nightlife with her, neglecting his job and his relationship with Joyce.

Ruth Van Horn — Follow Thru (1930)

Ruth is a champion golfer from another club who defeats Lora in the club tournament, prompting Lora to consider leaving the game. She later hosts a housewarming party in Mexico and tries to seduce Jerry, which angers Lora and contributes to her getting drunk at the party.

Lilly — Two for Tonight (1935)

Lilly is Harry's actress girlfriend, for whom he is trying to find a suitable play. She intervenes when Bobbie tries to take Gilbert to dinner, takes him to the Purple Cafe, and later rehearses a love scene with him. Bobbie misinterprets that scene when she and Harry arrive, contributing to the rupture between Gilbert and Bobbie.

Mrs. Leslie — Her Private Life (1929)

Thayer's sister, Mrs. Leslie is caught cheating at cards while Thayer appears to be complicit. Helen publicly denounces them both, and Mrs. Leslie retaliates by trying to expose Helen's compromising letter to Thayer. Thayer later explains that he had been taking blame to shield his sister, who is described as compulsively dishonest at cards.

Rose aka Flora Fisher — The Shield of Honor (1927)

A stenographer at O'Day's jewelry store, Rose Fisher is secretly a member of Robert Chandler's gang of jewel thieves. The gang steals jewels from the store's customers and sells them back to the business. She participates in the criminal scheme that escalates to a robbery of the store, after which the gang is pursued and arrested.

Judith Marlowe — Bottoms Up (1934)

Original star of the film whose role is taken over by Wanda due to the studio's compromised position. She becomes furious about her replacement and threatens Wanda and Limey, believing Hal's interest is solely based on the fake aristocratic connection.

Career Overview

Thelma Todd has 125 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Death Scenes Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Gay Defender, Slightly Static, The Tin Man. 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
125
Birth Date
1906-07-29
Birth Place
Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q271146), public domain (CC0).