Dorothy Lamour

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Characters played by Dorothy Lamour

Martha Spruce — Creepshow 2 (1987)

Ray's wife, killed during the robbery, triggers the wooden chief's vengeance.

Phyllis — The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

Phyllis is a circus performer who combines an iron-jaw act with vocal performance. She is one of The Great Sebastian's former lovers and greets him coldly when he arrives, helping establish his troubled romantic history and the tensions surrounding his interest in Holly.

Dorothy Lamour — The Road to Hong Kong (1962)

Iconic performer making a cameo appearance in the Hong Kong adventure.

Tama — Beyond the Blue Horizon (1942)

A beautiful woman from Malaya who was raised in the jungle and may be the rightful heir to an American family's fortune. The expedition searches for proof of her claim, and documents they find confirm her inheritance. Her tiger comes to the visitors' rescue when local people turn against them.

Ulah — The Jungle Princess (1936)

A young woman who grew up alone in the jungle, Ulah rescues the wounded Christopher Powell and nurses him back to health, eventually falling in love with him. She follows him to the hunting camp, where the natives capture her and prepare to execute her. After Limau dies trying to save her, Powell rescues her, and they share a final kiss.

Mima — Road to Singapore (1940)

Captivating dancer disrupting the playboys' freedom.

Christina Hill — They Got Me Covered (1943)

A stenographer and Kit's girlfriend, Christina becomes involved in his investigation after receiving the spies' message. She helps trace perfume from Olga's handkerchief, follows clues to the salon, and contributes to exposing the spy ring. She and Kit reunite after the agents are defeated.

Marama — The Hurricane (1937)

Marama is the daughter of the chief and Terangi’s wife. Before Terangi’s voyage, she has a premonition and begs him not to leave, but he goes without her. She later welcomes him home and hides with him and their daughter. When the hurricane strikes, Terangi ties Marama and their child to a strong tree, and they survive the disaster together.

Princess Shalmar — Road to Morocco (1942)

Royal beauty pursued by two stranded castaways.

Sal Van Hoyden — Road to Utopia (1946)

Determined heiress seeking her family's stolen map.

Princess Lala — Road to Bali (1952)

Royal islander who becomes the romantic interest of two rival divers.

Denise Christian — Death at Love House (1976)

An aged actress and Lorna’s former rival who reveals that Lorna sabotaged her career and stole her fiancé, Joel Sr. She provides crucial backstory about Lorna’s quest for eternal youth, her reliance on a spiritual healer, and her psychological breakdown after Joel Sr. destroyed her mirrors.

Career Overview

Dorothy Lamour has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently March Forward Film Series with 7 titles. Signature works include Creepshow 2, Beyond the Blue Horizon, The Fleet's In. 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
80
Birth Date
1914-12-10
Birth Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q166420), public domain (CC0).