Private Detective — History Is Made at Night Character Profile

About Private Detective

A private investigator hired by Bruce to catch Irene in a compromising position. He bursts into the hotel room during a struggle and is taken hostage by Paul.

Character Facts

Played by

Lucien Prival

Appears in

History Is Made at Night (1937)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Private Detective — Conflict Hostage — Irene Vail (Jean Arthur)

  Irene is used as leverage against the detective during the standoff.

• Private Detective — Conflict Hostage Taker — Paul Dumond (Charles Boyer)

  Direct physical confrontation and threat during the hotel incident.

• Private Detective — Professional Employer — Bruce Vail (Colin Clive)

  Professional surveillance arrangement initiated by Bruce.

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• Paul Dumond (Charles Boyer)
• Irene Vail (Jean Arthur)
• "The Great Cesare" (Leo Carrillo)
• Bruce Vail (Colin Clive)
• Michael Browsky (Ivan Lebedeff)
• Mr. Norton (George Meeker)
• S.O.S. Radio Operator (uncredited) (Tim Holt)
• French Woman (uncredited) (Adrienne D'Ambricourt)
• Maestro (George Davis)
• Paul - Waiter at Victor's (uncredited) (Bobby Barber)
• Insp. Millard (uncredited) (Georges Renavent)
• Restaurant Patron (uncredited) (Dennis O'Keefe)