Dorcas Matthews

Characters played by Dorcas Matthews

Mildred Wade — The Law of Men (1919)

Mildred is Benton Wade's wife and a foolish woman described as Laura Dayne's dear friend's spouse. Jamison Keene has an artist paint a miniature of her shortly before he lures Laura to the Tarrytown Inn. The summary does not describe Mildred taking part in the later events surrounding Keene's murder, Denis's arrest, or Benton's confession.

Evelyn Howell — The Market of Souls (1919)

Evelyn is Helen's sister-in-law, the wife of Helen's married brother. She is included in the New Year's Eve cabaret party and judges Helen guilty after hearing about the incident with Lyle. Her judgment prompts Helen to leave for the nurse headquarters.

Paula Chester — A Strange Transgressor (1917)

Paula is the woman John Hampton plans to marry; she had originally been intended as a wife for his son, Irwin. After becoming John’s new wife, she goes to him when Lola’s son David is badly injured at school and persuades John to operate on the boy, helping bring about Lola’s eventual change of heart.

Lady Angelica — Borrowed Plumage (1917)

An aristocratic figure representing the established upper class. She likely serves as a catalyst for social conflict or a counterpart to Nora's borrowed status.

Mrs. Haskell — The Virtuous Thief (1919)

Mrs. Haskell is Walter Haskell's wife. She has detectives watch her husband, and they bring her to the office on the night Shirley is caught there. The next morning, after Haskell is found dead, Mrs. Haskell goes to police headquarters and vindicates Shirley, helping clear her of suspicion.

The Model — A Nine O'Clock Town (1918)

The Model is a corset model who helps expose the scheme directed at David Clary. When The Dame's Partner comes to collect $5000 from David, The Model swears that the man is her husband, revealing the deception and undermining the blackmail attempt. Her intervention helps protect David during the crisis.

Career Overview

Dorcas Matthews has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Signature works include Love Letters, The Silent Man, Idolators. 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
23
Birth Date
1890-11-05
Birth Place
England, UK

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