John Ballin — Key Witness Character Profile

About John Ballin

Wealthy patriarch who mistakes Milton for his long-lost son Arnold. Provides him with a luxurious home and workshop, enabling the creation of the Ballin Manufacturing Company.

Character Facts

Played by

Charles Trowbridge

Appears in

Key Witness (1947)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• John Ballin — Family Adoptive Father — Milton Higby (John Beal)

  John treats Milton as his long-lost son, providing him with wealth and a home.

• John Ballin — Professional Client & Lawyer — Albert Loring (Wilton Graff)

  Loring manages John Ballin's legal affairs and family matters.

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