Edith Roberts

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Characters played by Edith Roberts

Dolores — Thy Name Is Woman (1924)

Dolores is the daughter of the Comandante and is in love with Juan Ricardo. After Juan is arrested and charged with having failed his mission, she intercedes on his behalf, bringing about his release. The summary identifies her connection to Juan through her love for him and her role in securing his freedom.

Eleanor Hamlin — The Deciding Kiss (1918)

Eleanor Hamlin is a young girl living with an old, impoverished couple before being adopted by two couples, including Beulah Page and Peter Bolling. Her kisses cause Jimmy Sears to lose control, while Peter falls in love with her. Heartbroken, she leaves, then returns and asks to remain their little girl.

Roma Wycliffe — Set Free (1918)

After discovering that her grandmother was a gypsy, Roma leaves her old-money life with her Aunt Henrietta and goes to New York to live freely as a gypsy. Mistaken for a thief, she is arrested, then taken under Mrs. Roberts's protection. She does not return John Roberts's love because she prefers the freedom of gypsy life to his wealthy lifestyle, but eventually agrees to marry him.

The Angel Lady — Flesh and Blood (1922)

David Webster's daughter works at a local mission aiding the poor, and her kindness and beauty move him when he visits her without revealing his identity. Believing her father is dead, she is engaged to Ted Burton. Fletcher objects to the marriage, but it takes place after David secures his consent, leaving her able to build a life with Ted.

Countess Jalna — The Man from Headquarters (1928)

Played by Edith Roberts, the second-billed star of the film and the only female character in the credited cast. Her character name expressly identifies her as a noblewoman holding the title of Countess, and the billing points to her as the principal female role of the mystery, though no further plot details are supplied.

Shamrock O'Day — Saturday Night (1922)

A poor laundress who dreams of marrying a rich man. She meets Richard while delivering laundry to his house, and he falls in love with her. After marrying him, she feels despised by his family and friends; years later, she is happily married to Tom and has several children.

Violet Beaton — Thorns and Orange Blossoms (1922)

Violet is Alan's fiancée in Louisiana and later becomes his wife when he elopes with her and marries her secretly. While Alan is imprisoned, she sends him word that their baby has been born, prompting him to accept Rosita's escape plan and return to her.

Muriel Hart — Twenty Dollars a Week (1924)

Muriel Hart is William Hart's sister. Despite her brother's objections, she adopts a little boy, prompting Hart to even things up by adopting John Reeves as his father. She also becomes the object of Chester Reeves's affection, which he wins as a workman.

Career Overview

Edith Roberts has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Signature works include Shattered Lives, Backbone, Luring Lips. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
49
Birth Date
1899-09-17
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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