Detective Gahagan — Torchy Blane in Panama Character Profile

About Detective Gahagan

Steve's loyal police assistant and witness to initial crimes. Provides ground-level support for investigations and assists Torchy with journalistic details. Serves as a consistent bridge between police procedure and press reporting.

Character Facts

Played by

Tom Kennedy

Appears in

Torchy Blane in Panama (1938)

Role

Supporting

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• Torchy Blane (Lola Lane)
• Detective Lieutenant Steve 'Stevie' McBride (Paul Kelly)
• Stanley 'Stan' Crafton (Anthony Averill)
• Captain Donald McDonald (Eric Stanley)
• Reporter Bill 'Billy' Canby (Larry Williams)
• Sparks (as John Ridgeley) (John Ridgely)
• Club Patron (uncredited) (Gino Corrado)
• Kitty, Gomez's Moll (Betty Compson)
• Ship's Officer Nelson (James Nolan)
• Ship's Officer (Jack Mower)
• Assistant Bank Manager (uncredited) (Art Baker)
• Aviator (John Harron)