Marylin's mother. Represents familial ties and potentially the older generation's attitudes toward marriage, stability, and divorce in post-war Germany.
Arrives at the hotel with six children under her care. She joins the stranded group setting up camp in the garden, contributing to the ensemble's dynamics.
Lady Chelford is Harry Lord Chelford's mother, whom he believes has died. In reality, she has been kept hidden on the estate because of her condition, with Dick Alford and Dr. Loxon caring for her. Her sudden appearance triggers Harry's final collapse and leads him to shoot her.
Irma is Beate's adoptive mother and Eduard's wife. She has raised Beate in Hamburg for ten years and, when Beate struggles in Berlin, travels there to bring her back. She supports the hoped-for adoption and asks Beate to testify against her biological father, but Beate refuses. After Beate's crisis, Irma is also concerned that the events not become public.
Alice Treff has 118 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Signature works include Egmont, Stunden der Angst, Die Dame in der schwarzen Robe. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
