# Mamie Potter — The Good Companions character guide

> Mamie Potter in The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Mamie Potter, Miss Potter, Mamie, Potter

**First appearance:** 0033-i-in-which-they-all-become-good-companions

## Who they are

A young actress in the company.

## In the story

### [A Chapter of Encounters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/ii-a-chapter-of-encounters)

Mamie Potter arrives and immediately alienates the company with her condescending remarks.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/i)

Mamie Potter is a new performer who is insufferable offstage, making rude comments to the company members, including Mr. Oakroyd, Morton Mitcham, and Susie.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned by Inigo during the argument; Susie criticizes her character.

### [A Benefit Performance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/iv-a-benefit-performance)

Mentioned as having legs that amorous gentlemen fancy; part of the Good Companions troupe.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/i)

Asks herself what the troupe plans to do and whether to stick with them or take a chance in town.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/ii)

Nervous about the disruption, performs despite the heckling, and is upset by the timing of Mortimer's visit.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/ii)

Has left the troupe, which Susie sees as a relief but also a loss of their soubrette.

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