Dorothy Wilson

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Characters played by Dorothy Wilson

Zita Scofield — The White Parade (1934)

Zita is June's roommate and fellow nursing student, and she struggles with homesickness during their training. Reprimanded for working slowly and distressed after a conflict in her personal life, she attempts suicide with anesthetics. June's handling of the anesthesia keys becomes an issue, while Dr. Thorne and Sailor advocate for June to remain in school.

Ethel Landreth — Craig's Wife (1936)

Ethel is Harriet's niece, who travels back to Rye with her while Harriet returns from visiting her sick sister. Harriet sends Ethel to bed after they arrive. The next morning, Ethel's fiancé, Gene, comes to the house, and the two leave together.

Fran Whitley — Lucky Devils (1933)

A down-and-out girl whom Skipper Clark and Bob Hughes save from attempting suicide; they help her get an acting job at their studio. She falls in love with and marries Skipper, but her anxious signal during one of his stunts makes him freeze and nearly gets Bob killed. Pregnant and in the care of a cheap doctor, she needs hospital treatment, prompting Skipper to attempt a dangerous stunt for the money.

Alice — His Greatest Gamble (1934)

Alice is Phillip and Florence's daughter. After Phillip is imprisoned, she lives with Florence, who convinces her that she is ill and keeps her confined in the house. When Phillip returns after eleven years, he encourages Alice to believe she can be happy and make her own choices. She leaves for Europe with Stephen.

Career Overview

Dorothy Wilson has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Signature works include Circus Shadows, One in a Million, In Old Kentucky. 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
17
Birth Date
1909-11-15
Birth Place
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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