Mrs. Danvers
Main antagonist of Daphne du Maurier's 1938 novel ''Rebecca'' / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the band, see Mrs Danvers (band).
Mrs. Danvers is the main antagonist of Daphne du Maurier's 1938 novel Rebecca. Danvers is the head housekeeper at Manderley, the stately manor belonging to the wealthy Maximillian "Maxim" de Winter, where he once lived with his first wife, Rebecca, whom she had adored obsessively. In the 1940 film version, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the character was played by Judith Anderson, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Mrs. Danvers | |
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Created by | Daphne du Maurier |
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Nickname | Danny |
Species | Human |
Gender | Female |
Occupation | Lady's Maid |
Nationality | British |
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