Elyse Knox

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Characters played by Elyse Knox

Anne Howe — Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch (1949)

Joe's devoted girlfriend and later wife, actively participates in his adventures.

Isobel Evans — The Mummy's Tomb (1942)

John Banning's fiancée, targeted by Kharis due to her resemblance to Princess Ananka.

Kate Allison — Forgotten Women (1949)

Kate is one of three women who spend time at Harry's bar, where she drinks to forget playboy Andy Emerson. She might have married Andy if her husband, John, had not returned before their divorce was final, leaving her romantic situation unresolved.

Anne Howe — Joe Palooka in Winner Take All (1948)

Joe's loving wife and moral compass, often navigating his boxing career and personal life.

Mary Carson — Sheriff of Tombstone (1941)

Mary Carson is a member of the Carson family, whose side stands against the corrupt town officials. Brett Starr's struggle to expose the officials' wrongdoing takes place alongside the conflict over Granny Carson's silver mine, and Brett gets Mary in the end.

Suzanne — Keep 'Em Slugging (1943)

A salesgirl at the department store whom Tommy develops a romantic interest in, leading them to go on a movie date together.

Barbara Snodgrass — Miss Polly (1941)

Barbara is Minerva Snodgrass's daughter and is romantically involved with Eddie. Her mother's influence leaves her hesitant, frustrating Eddie, so Pandora tries to shelter their romance and give Barbara courage with a mysterious liquor. At the meeting, Minerva eventually agrees to Barbara and Eddie's marriage after drinking the liquor.

Betty Barkley — Hay Foot (1942)

Betty is Colonel Barkley's daughter. She is with her father when Dodo's accidental shooting impresses them during their picnic, including his shots at a hawk and a fish. In an effort to promote democracy in the army, she invites Dodo to dinner at the colonel's quarters; Ames and Cobb mistakenly believe they have been invited too, adding to their resentment of Dodo.

Anne Howe — Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad (1948)

Joe's devoted wife who supports his boxing career and navigates personal conflicts.

Anne Howe — Gentleman Joe Palooka (1946)

Joe's devoted sweetheart who actively assists in uncovering land swindles and spars with him.

Peggy Osborne — Hit the Ice (1943)

Peggy Osborne is a nurse who cares for Harry Fellowsby during his hospital stay. She suspects that he is pretending to be ill, putting her at odds with the criminals’ attempt to preserve a hospital alibi. As the conflict continues, she is also caught up in the danger surrounding Fellowsby’s scheme and the effort to control the photographic negative.

Eileen Drake — Footlight Fever (1941)

The wealthy fiancée of John Carter who desperately wants to marry him but requires him to have a job first. She approaches the struggling producers to continue their play and attempts to invest her own funds, though her fortune is controlled by her aunt. She later learns of Harvey Parker's financial misconduct and receives Aunt Hattie's blessing to marry John once the play succeeds.

Career Overview

Elyse Knox has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Joe Palooka series with 5 titles. Signature works include Forgotten Women, I Was a Burlesque Queen, Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch. 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
37
Birth Date
1917-12-14
Birth Place
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q457657), public domain (CC0).