Miss Spring is one of the two elderly snoopers watching events in Greenwich Village. Together with Miss Ritchie, she believes Olive has been murdered by the serial killer stalking the neighborhood, so her suspicions contribute to the danger surrounding Arthur, Olive, and the concealed body.
Aunt Susan is one of Cyrus Norman's surviving relatives, present at the mansion for the midnight reading of his will. The inheritance terms make Joyce's sanity important to the gathered family, but the described events do not attribute a particular action or decision to Aunt Susan beyond her participation in the gathering.
Aunt Lily Lou Bethany is Cindy Lou Bethany's aunt in the South. When Cindy Lou follows the New York producers there in pursuit of a starring role, she looks up Lily Lou and her uncle. The summary does not describe Lily Lou taking part in the casting or reacting to Cindy Lou's performance.
Mary is the cook employed at the von Helldorf manor. After Frank Faber's murder, Commissioner Forster questions her alongside the family, guests, and other servants as part of the investigation. The plot identifies her presence and occupation but gives no further individual action or testimony.
Mrs. Casey is the landlady of the rooming house where Linda lives. After Joey notices an available vacancy, she arranges for him to share an apartment with Linda, creating the domestic setting in which their relationship develops and where Joey later tells Linda about his plans for a new nightclub.
Matriarchal figure navigating family grief and suspicion.
Elderly relative offering historical context regarding the buried treasure.
Mrs. Cortlandt, identified in the cast list as Grandma Cortlandt, lives with her grandson Peter. After the traveling medicine show’s wagon is destroyed by an accidental fire, she and Peter invite Doc Watterson’s company, including Sally and Mac, to stay with them.
Miss Eunice is an elderly woman who believes Lucas is innocent. She drives Chick and Aleck to Vinson's gravesite near a chapel, where they discover that the body has been moved. Her support helps the young investigators uncover evidence that changes the course of the case.
Catherine runs the boarding house where Cynthia finds lodging after arriving in Boston. Her residence contains an eclectic group of tenants, including Leander, Michael, and Herbert, and becomes the social setting in which Cynthia receives advice and support during her adjustment to the city.
A member of the Miller family, who take in Lucky after he is wounded while fleeing the police. The family’s farm offers him refuge as he recovers and adjusts to country life; the summary does not specify Ma Miller’s individual actions beyond her place in that family.
Vergie is the mother of Towhead and lives aboard a houseboat in the shantytown. After States leaves Captain Lilly, he becomes a boarder on her boat. During the dangerous flood, States swims to Vergie's shanty-boat and stays with her and Towhead, boarding up the windows; Captain Lilly later saves their boat from being swept toward a break in the levee.
Elizabeth Patterson has 107 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Bulldog Drummond (John Howard) Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Remember the Night, Timothy's Quest, Little Women: Meg's Story. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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