The gambler heir to Dux-Werke, initially arrested in Chicago. After his father's death, he convinces Michael to run the company in his absence. Upon escaping jail, he returns to Germany, demands profits from Michael, and attempts to court Steffie. After revealing his true identity, he is later shot dead, becoming the catalyst for the film's central mystery and Michael's trial.
Werner attempts to romance Steffie under his own identity after escaping.
Michael acts as Werner's corporate stand-in while Werner is imprisoned.
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