Bruce Arnold — A Kiss in the Dark Character Profile

About Bruce Arnold

An insurance salesman and Polly's suitor. He sells Eric an insurance policy and becomes jealous of Eric. He manipulates Eric by claiming Polly feigns interest for insurance money and secretly wants Eric separated from her.

Character Facts

Played by

Wayne Morris

Appears in

A Kiss in the Dark (1949)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Bruce Arnold — Conflict Rival — Eric Phillips (David Niven)

  Jealous suitor who actively opposes Eric's relationship with Polly.

• Bruce Arnold — Romantic Suitor — Polly Haines (Jane Wyman)

  One-sided romantic pursuit that fuels Bruce's antagonistic behavior.

• Bruce Arnold — Alliance Co-conspirators — Peter Danilo (Joseph Buloff)

  Secret alliance formed to manipulate Eric and secure their respective goals.

• Bruce Arnold — Alliance Co-conspirators — Horace Willoughby (Victor Moore)

  Horace's lock-in scheme aligns with Bruce's desire to isolate the couple.

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• Eric Phillips (David Niven)
• Polly Haines (Jane Wyman)
• Horace Willoughby (Victor Moore)
• Mr. Botts (Broderick Crawford)
• Peter Danilo (Joseph Buloff)
• Hugo Schloss (Curt Bois)
• Mme. Karina (Maria Ouspenskaya)
• Martin Soames (Raymond Greenleaf)