J.B. Roscoe — The Man Who Talked Too Much Character Profile

About J.B. Roscoe

A racketeer who becomes a client of Steve's private law practice. After Johnny Forbes informs on him, Roscoe retaliates by framing Johnny for a murder charge.

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Barthelmess

Appears in

The Man Who Talked Too Much (1940)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• J.B. Roscoe — Professional Client — Joan Reed (Virginia Bruce)

  Roscoe hires Steve's firm for legal representation, placing Joan in a subordinate administrative role.

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