Vincent Parry — Dark Passage Character Profile

About Vincent Parry

Convicted murderer who escapes San Quentin Prison and undergoes reconstructive surgery to evade capture. Framed for multiple homicides, he is eventually cleared after his accuser dies. He ultimately flees to Peru to reunite with Irene Jansen.

Vincent Parry — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Humphrey Bogart

Appears in

Dark Passage (1947)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (7)

• Vincent Parry — Conflict Pursuer — Detective Kennedy (Douglas Kennedy)

  Police detective who suspects Parry of crimes

• Vincent Parry — Social Friend — George Fellsinger (Rory Mallinson)

  Parry's friend who provides shelter after surgery

• Vincent Parry — Professional Medical Provider — Dr. Walter Coley (Houseley Stevenson)

  Plastic surgeon who changes Parry's appearance

• Vincent Parry — Alliance Helper — Cabby (Sam) (Tom D'Andrea)

  Cab driver helps Parry reach the plastic surgeon

• Vincent Parry — Conflict Blackmailer — Baker (Clifton Young)

  Baker tries to extort money from Irene by threatening Parry

• Vincent Parry — Conflict Accuser — Madge Rapf (Agnes Moorehead)

  Madge testified against Parry at his trial

• Vincent Parry — Romantic Interest — Irene Jansen (Lauren Bacall)

  Develops romantic relationship while Parry is on the run

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• Irene Jansen (Lauren Bacall)
• Bob (Bruce Bennett)
• Madge Rapf (Agnes Moorehead)
• Lonely Man at Bus Station (uncredited) (John Arledge)
• Cabby (Sam) (Tom D'Andrea)
• Cop at Tollbooth (uncredited) (Vince Edwards)
• Michael (uncredited) (Michael Daves)
• Man (uncredited) (Dudie Maschmeyer)
• Bus Passenger (uncredited) (Paul Panzer)
• Bus Ticket Clerk (uncredited) (Leonard Bremen)
• Baker (Clifton Young)
• Ross (uncredited) (Ross Ford)