E.K. Hornbeck — Inherit the Wind Character Profile

E.K. Hornbeck - Inherit the Wind

About E.K. Hornbeck

A witty and cynical newspaperman from the Baltimore Herald. He facilitates Drummond's arrival in Hillsboro, tours the spectacle, and tosses a Bible to Drummond during a moment of desperation. At the film's end, he quotes scripture and exchanges barbed remarks with Drummond about cynicism and loneliness.

Character Facts

Played by
Gene Kelly
Appears in
Inherit the Wind (1960)
Role
Supporting

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