Lt. Dan Muldoon — The Naked City Character Profile

About Lt. Dan Muldoon

Experienced NYPD detective assigned to lead the investigation into Jean Dexter's murder. He interrogates suspects, deduces the presence of two killers from physical evidence, and strategically uses Frank Niles to trap Dr. Stoneman, ultimately uncovering the jewel theft ring and the murder motive.

Lt. Dan Muldoon — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Barry Fitzgerald

Appears in

The Naked City (1948)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Lt. Dan Muldoon — Professional Partner — Jimmy Halloran (Don Taylor)
• Lt. Dan Muldoon — Professional Interrogator — Frank Niles (Howard Duff)
• Lt. Dan Muldoon — Professional Investigator & Witness — Ruth Morrison (Dorothy Hart)
• Lt. Dan Muldoon — Professional Investigator & Witness — Mrs. Hylton (Enid Markey)

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• Little Old Lady (Uncredited) (Jean Adair)
• Mrs. Hylton (Enid Markey)
• Harvey (Uncredited) (Harris Brown)
• Narrator (voice) (Mark Hellinger)
• Detective (Uncredited) (Ralph Brooks)
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