Dancer — After the Thin Man Character Profile

About Dancer

An owner of the Lichee Club and Polly's accomplice. He conspires with Polly to steal money using a forged check but is innocent of the murders, though he is temporarily suspected.

Character Facts

Played by

Joseph Calleia

Appears in

After the Thin Man (1936)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Dancer — Alliance Business Partner — Lum Kee (William Law)

  Dancer and Lum Kee co-own the Lichee Club and operate as business allies.

• Dancer — Conflict Hostile — Phil (Paul Fix)

  Phil attempts to extort money from the club, leading to a direct confrontation with Dancer.

• Dancer — Conflict Antagonist Vs Suspect — David Graham (James Stewart)

  Dancer is a suspect in the murders, while David is the hidden killer manipulating the investigation.

• Dancer — Social Suspect — Nora Charles (Myrna Loy)

  Nora and Nick encounter Dancer at the club, where he becomes a person of interest.

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• Henry (uncredited) (Tom Ricketts)
• Party Guest (uncredited) (Ward Bond)
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• Reporter (uncredited) (Donald Briggs)
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