Samuel Cuthbert 'Sam' Hackett — The Gaunt Stranger Character Profile

About Samuel Cuthbert 'Sam' Hackett

Released prisoner who reluctantly assists Detective Wembury. He is the only individual capable of identifying the 'Ringer', making him crucial to the investigation.

Character Facts

Played by

Sonnie Hale

Appears in

The Gaunt Stranger (1938)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Gaunt Stranger

• Det. Insp. Alan Wembury (Patrick Barr)
• Dr Anthony Lomond (Alexander Knox)
• Maurice Meister (Wilfrid Lawson)
• Inspector Bliss (John Longden)
• Cora Ann Milton (Louise Henry)
• Police Station Sergeant (George Merritt)
• Prison Governor (John Turnbull)
• Det. Sgt. Richards (Arthur Hambling)
• Mary Lenley (Patricia Roc)
• John Lenley (Peter Croft)
• Drunken Scotsman (uncredited) (Cameron Hall)
• Col. Walford (Charles Eaton)