Mae Busch

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Characters played by Mae Busch

Rosie O'Grady — The Unholy Three (1925)

Rosie O'Grady is Echo's girlfriend and a pickpocket who pretends to be his granddaughter in the pet-shop scheme. She rejects Hector's proposal before admitting she loves him, is abducted after offering to testify for him, and later persuades Echo to confess and save Hector.

Mrs. Hall — Tit for Tat (1935)

Mrs. Hall is Mr. Hall's wife and the neighbor of Stan and Ollie. She recognizes them from their earlier mountain encounter and is pleased to see them again. When Ollie lands in her building, she pulls him to safety, while her friendly interaction with him causes Mr. Hall to suspect improper behavior.

Widow — Oliver the Eighth (1934)

The Widow is a wealthy woman who places a newspaper advertisement seeking a new spouse and invites Ollie to her opulent mansion. She becomes a threatening figure when she confines Stan and Ollie upstairs with ominous implications for their safety. Her apparent murderous intentions and knife-wielding presence drive the suspenseful climax.

Kate — Come Clean (1931)

Kate is the distressed woman encountered by Stan and Ollie while she is on the verge of attempting suicide. After they intervene, she demands their assistance and becomes the reason they frantically try to hide someone from their wives. Her presence is eventually discovered, and she is arrested as a wanted criminal, unexpectedly making Stan eligible for a reward.

Robina Teele — Souls for Sale (1923)

A movie star who suffers a serious injury from a falling studio light. Her accident creates the opportunity for Mem to step into a major role and take over the production.

Mrs. Hardy — The Bohemian Girl (1936)

Mrs. Hardy is Ollie’s unfaithful wife and the force behind Arline’s abduction. She has an affair with Devilshoof, kidnaps Arline in revenge for his lashing, and tricks Ollie into believing the child is theirs. She later elopes with Devilshoof, leaving Stan and Ollie responsible for the toddler.

Nora Dakon — Time, the Comedian (1925)

A discontented mother who leaves her husband and child for a wealthy man. She later becomes a successful opera singer and sacrifices her reputation by feigning love for an old flame to protect her daughter from him.

Sally Carey Mapes — The Truthful Sex (1926)

The prospective bride and central wife who navigates early marriage struggles, sleepless nights with her newborn, and romantic temptation from an old friend and the butler before ultimately choosing to stay with her husband.

Mae Ward - Undercover Policewoman — Defenders of the Law (1931)

Mae Ward is an undercover policewoman, as specified in her cast listing. The film's plot concerns a police effort to infiltrate a gang with strong political connections, placing her role within that undercover law-enforcement context. The available summary does not explain her specific actions, identify her partners, or describe how her work relates to the gang's leaders.

Bessie Ward — While the City Sleeps (1928)

Skeeter's hard-edged girlfriend, Bessie initially refuses to help Dan investigate the jeweler's murder. Dan persuades her that Skeeter plans to replace her with Myrtle, and in a jealous rage she admits that Skeeter killed the jeweler. Before she can testify, she is found dead in her car, and the case against Skeeter collapses.

Miss Tyson — Nancy Drew… Detective (1938)

School authority figure or local official involved in the Eldredge case.

Princess Vera Petchnikoff — Foolish Wives (1922)

Karamzin's female accomplice and cousin, operating alongside Olga in Monte Carlo. She is involved in the con operations and is arrested with her cousin for being imposters and con artists.

Career Overview

Mae Busch has 104 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Nancy Drew Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Sons of the Desert, Love 'Em and Weep, The Truthful Sex. 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
104
Birth Date
1891-06-17
Birth Place
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q153501), public domain (CC0).