Capt. Gunnarson — Shield for Murder Character Profile

About Capt. Gunnarson

Captain of Detectives and Barney's superior. He initially trusts Barney's official report but later reviews the deaf-mute witness's written account and orders a full police manhunt.

Character Facts

Played by

Emile Meyer

Appears in

Shield for Murder (1954)

Role

Supporting

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