A mysterious woman who hires Spade under a false identity to investigate two murders. She is revealed to be a femme fatale involved with multiple criminals, ultimately confessing to Spade that she murdered Miles Archer to frame her partner, Floyd Thursby. Despite Spade's feelings for her, she is handed over to the police.
The March sisters' mother who holds the family together during poverty and war. She teaches her daughters compassion, travels to Washington D.C. to care for her wounded husband, and returns home to reunite with her family.
Michael's French mistress who opposes his plan to marry Flavia. She trades the king's location for Michael's life but inadvertently alerts Rupert to his danger after Michael's death.
A woman Frank encounters in a Skid Row bar who acts as a bridge to the underworld contacts he needs for his desperate plan.
Mary Linden is a receptionist at a paper milling company whose exceptional knowledge of the mill, its clients, and company politics gives her influence far beyond her title. Secretly in love with James Duneen, she helps him win important sales and engineers his succession to the presidency, later resigning when his engagement to Ellen May Robinson breaks her resolve.
Efficient office manager who handles administrative tasks for Mason's law firm.
Alberta Marlow is a Canadian passenger who meets Rick Leland aboard the Genoa Maru and begins a lighthearted romance with him. She is secretly connected to the Panama operation through her father, Dan Morton, but her own involvement is limited to protecting his welfare. She ultimately escapes with Leland.
Young heiress whose affection is stolen by Don Cesar, central to the sequel's plot.
Fritzi Haller is Paula's powerful mother and the owner of the Purple Sage casino, which oversees Chuckawalla's gambling trade. She tries to control Paula's romantic choices, offers Tom a ranch to secure a proposal, and seeks Eddie's arrest. After Eddie dies, Fritzi offers Paula a new start and embraces her.
Mrs. Jargin is Nick Jargin's mother and the mother of Johnny, who was seriously injured in a racing accident. She blames Nick for that accident and wants nothing to do with him when he introduces Kelly. She also urges Kelly to leave Nick, contributing to the pressure on their relationship.
Anna is Alonzo Smith's wife and the mother of the Smith children. She is upset by the proposed move to New York but reconciles with her husband and sings a tender duet with him.
Mme. DeLaage is the governor’s wife and appeals to her husband to show leniency toward Terangi, though he refuses. During the hurricane, Terangi ties her to a stout tree with his family, and she survives. When the schooner later approaches, she tells her husband that the distant object on the water must be a floating log, helping him avoid acknowledging Terangi’s escape.
Mary Astor has 143 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Maltese Falcon, Straight from the Heart, Behind Office Doors. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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