Owen O'Malley — Twentieth Century Character Profile

About Owen O'Malley

One of Oscar Jaffe's two long-suffering assistants, known for his chronic drunkenness and quiet tolerance of Oscar's demanding nature.

Character Facts

Played by

Roscoe Karns

Appears in

Twentieth Century (1934)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Owen O'Malley — Professional Employer — Oscar Jaffe (John Barrymore)

  Owen serves as a loyal but perpetually intoxicated assistant who endures Oscar's eccentric management style.

• Owen O'Malley — Social Colleagues — Oliver Webb (Walter Connolly)

  The two assistants share a bond of mutual endurance while managing Oscar's chaotic professional life.

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