Mona Washbourne

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Characters played by Mona Washbourne

Mother — The Bed Sitting Room (1969)

Penelope's mother who is declared dead by the Nurse, wanders off, transforms into a cupboard, and is later identified by her daughter.

Matron — if.... (1968)

Hospital matron in Britannia Hospital, managing staff and patients amidst institutional chaos.

Helga Lang — The Brides of Dracula (1960)

Woman connected to the vampire cult

Monica Bare — Cast a Dark Shadow (1955)

Edward's wealthy and controlling first wife. She attempts to secure her sister's inheritance by altering her will but is murdered by Edward in a staged accident. Her death sets the entire plot in motion.

Mrs. Helen Fiedke — Identikit (1974)

An elderly woman Lise meets in Rome while Helen is looking for slippers for her visiting nephew, Pierre. Lise accompanies her to a department store and buys a scarf for her plan. Helen encourages Lise to pursue Pierre, saying he would be perfect for her, but Lise initially objects because he is much younger.

Alice Fisher — Billy Liar (1963)

Alice is Billy's mother and a member of the family home that he experiences as stifling. She participates in the domestic pressure surrounding his behavior, and Billy later joins her at the hospital after Grandma Florence becomes critically ill. Her presence connects Billy's family obligations with his failed attempt to leave town.

Neighbour / Usher / Sister Hallett — O Lucky Man! (1973)

Character actor playing minor hospital and community roles across the film series.

Midwifery Sister (uncredited) — Doctor in the House (1954)

Nursing supervisor, minor role.

Gran Alice Tallent — What Became of Jack and Jill? (1972)

Alice is Johnnie Tallent's elderly, invalid grandmother, whose house and fortune he hopes to inherit. Johnnie and Jill convince her that young people are organizing to kill or imprison the elderly, using manipulated media and graffiti to intensify her fear. She becomes reclusive and suffers a fatal heart attack during a parade, while Johnnie delays calling an ambulance.

Miss Minter — The Gambler and the Lady (1952)

Miss Minter gives Jim Forster daily lessons in correct behaviour as he tries to gain acceptance among the British upper class. Her role reflects Jim's attempt to reshape his manners and social identity, contrasting with the illegal businesses and violent conflicts that continue to define his life.

Mrs. Gray — Fragment of Fear (1970)

Likely the elderly woman on the train who gives Brett a threatening note typed on his own typewriter, or another acquaintance in the blackmail network.

Career Overview

Mona Washbourne has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Mick Travis Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Collector, I Spy a Stranger, My Fair Lady. 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
62
Birth Date
1903-11-27
Birth Place
Solihull, Warwickshire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1943941), public domain (CC0).