Nan Grey

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Characters played by Nan Grey

Helen Manson — The Invisible Man Returns (1940)

Woman connected to Geoffrey Radcliffe's past and imprisonment.

Linda Simpson — Girls' School (1938)

A student reported by Natalie for staying out all night with her beau. Her actions cause Natalie's isolation and near expulsion. Her father arrives to suggest she reconcile with Natalie, though their attempt to make peace at the school dance goes spectacularly wrong.

Joan Craig — Three Smart Girls Grow Up (1939)

Middle Craig sister, entangled in romantic triangles and family expectations.

Phoebe Pyncheon — The House of the Seven Gables (1940)

Phoebe Pyncheon is Hepzibah Pyncheon's distant cousin's daughter, taken into the house after her mother's death. Her lively presence makes Hepzibah's shop successful and provides much-needed income. Phoebe falls in love with Matthew Maule, supports him when Hepzibah evicts him, and ultimately marries him after the deception is revealed.

Lili — Dracula's Daughter (1936)

A destitute young woman lured by Sandor to the Countess's studio, becoming a tragic victim of vampirism.

Jane Baird — Under Age (1941)

One of the two sisters arrested for vagrancy. Coerced into working as a hitchhiker hostess at a roadside motel. Wrongly accused of stolen jewels and beaten by the owner. After her sister's death, she helps a customer expose the criminals and is later taken care of by him.

Joan Craig — Three Smart Girls (1936)

Oldest Craig sister, mature and strategic in family efforts.

Joan Grey — Ex-Champ (1939)

Tom's daughter who is in a relationship with Bob Hill. Her romance is a key factor in Tom's decision to intervene in the championship match.

Priscilla Adams — The Under-Pup (1939)

Priscilla is a counselor at the wealthy girls' summer camp and Dennis Lane's reluctant romantic partner. While managing her relationship with Dennis, she also becomes involved in resolving Pip-Emma's problems, placing her in a supportive adult role within the camp's central conflict.

Margie — Margie (1940)

A newlywed wife aspiring to become a radio scriptwriter. She experiences a falling out with Bret but joins him in targeting a major commercial opportunity.

Career Overview

Nan Grey has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Three Smart Girls Trilogy with 2 titles. Signature works include Under Age, The Invisible Man Returns, Girls' School. 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
32
Birth Date
1918-07-25
Birth Place
Houston, Texas, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4111649), public domain (CC0).