Nance O'Neil

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Characters played by Nance O'Neil

Lady Trench — The Lady of Scandal (1930)

John's aunt and wife of Lord Trench, who gathers at the Crayle estate for the family council regarding the engagement.

Mrs. Strong — Ladies of Leisure (1930)

Mrs. Strong is Jerry Strong’s mother, who visits Kay Arnold after learning of the relationship. Although Kay convinces her that her love for Jerry is genuine, Mrs. Strong still pleads with Kay to give him up for his own good, leading Kay to agree tearfully.

Countess Runyi — A Woman of Experience (1931)

Countess Runyi is Karl's mother and knows about Elsa's past. When Elsa refuses to break her engagement to Karl, the Countess threatens to tell him about it. Katie then reveals Elsa's heroism to her, but the Countess remains determined; Elsa subsequently discloses that her wound leaves her only six months to live.

Mrs. Vibart — The Florodora Girl (1930)

Mrs. Vibart is Jack’s mother, who wants him to stop his philandering with chorus girls and marry the wealthy Constance. After Jack loses much of the family fortune, she asks Daisy to give him up so he can marry Constance and ease the family’s financial troubles. In the end, she accepts Daisy and arrives with Jack to take her away.

Zora Fernandez — The Witch (1916)

Zora is the daughter of General Fernandez, who taught her hypnosis and medical treatment. Feared as a witch, she helps the sick and poor with herbal remedies and hypnosis. She falls in love with Lieutenant Riques, saves him from execution by taking the blame for their affair, and is ultimately freed after waking Dolores from her induced sleep.

Alma — The Seventh Sin (1917)

Supporting character contributing to the narrative of excess.

Honora 'Nora' Maury — Transgression (1931)

Robert's older sister who initially suggests Elsie stay at the country estate. Later, she suspects Elsie's infidelity and publicly accuses her, prompting Robert to defend his wife and leading Honora to leave the estate.

Eugenie — His Glorious Night (1929)

Orsolini's mother who discovers the secret affair between her daughter and Captain Kovacs. She forcefully intervenes to end the relationship and compels Orsolini to proceed with the arranged marriage, citing social status differences.

Mother Superior — Call of the Flesh (1930)

The Mother Superior leads the convent where Maria is a postulant. She tells Enrique that Maria was free to leave because she had not yet taken her vows, and suggests that Maria's attraction to music may help explain where she went. When Lola brings Maria's convent garment, the Mother Superior recognizes it alongside Enrique.

Martha, the Queen — The Royal Bed (1931)

Anne's domineering mother and Queen Martha supports the proposed political marriage to Prince William and wholeheartedly approves of Northrup's harsh measures against political prisoners. She leaves for a vacation in America and returns with a loan the kingdom needs. In private, she tells the King that she knew the revolution was a bluff intended to remove Northrup from power.

Career Overview

Nance O'Neil has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Their work is anchored in the Seven Deadly Sins universe with 2 titles. Signature works include A Criminal at Large, Hedda Gabler, Mrs. Balfame. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
28
Birth Date
1874-10-06
Birth Place
Oakland, California, USA

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