Harmon Cobb — Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore Character Profile

About Harmon Cobb

A principled lawyer who relocates to Baltimore in 1947, forming a law partnership with his former adversary, Judge Bell. He battles profound grief over his son Harold's WWII death and clashes with his daughter-in-law Billie over her new romance. In 1953, he defends Bell in a high-profile murder trial, ultimately uncovering the truth behind Frank Trenton's death.

Harmon Cobb — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Walter Matthau

Appears in

Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore (1992)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Harmon Cobb — Conflict Generational Clash — Jack Adkins (Brian Kerwin)

  Represents traditional authority challenging new romantic freedom.

• Harmon Cobb — Professional Business Partner — Judge Stoddard Bell (Harry Morgan)

  Establishes a formal professional alliance in Baltimore.

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• Billie Cobb (Susan Blakely)
• Jack Adkins (Brian Kerwin)
• Michael Stainback (Bruce Kirkpatrick)
• Donald (Barton Heyman)
• Lizzie (Vivienne Shub)
• Attorney Daily (David Guthrie)
• Dr. Obenland (Larry Keith)
• Melina Vovolkas (Susan Chapek)
• Judge Stoneburner (Bingo O'Malley)
• Young Lawyer (John Hall)
• Stanley (Tim Hartman)