Police Capt. McTavish — Torchy Blane in Chinatown Character Profile

About Police Capt. McTavish

A precinct authority figure within the police hierarchy. Based on the provided summaries, his specific plot involvement is not detailed, but he serves as a standard administrative or command presence in the law enforcement structure.

Character Facts

Played by

Frank Shannon

Appears in

Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939)

Role

Supporting

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