Slant Kolma — The House Across the Bay Character Profile

About Slant Kolma

A shrewd and corrupt defense attorney who sets up his client Steve Larwitt for racketeering to send him to Alcatraz. He steals Brenda's jewelry, resorts to blackmail, and is driven by jealousy, ultimately meeting his end at Steve's hands.

Character Facts

Played by

Lloyd Nolan

Appears in

The House Across the Bay (1940)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Slant Kolma — Conflict Rival — Tim Nolan (Walter Pidgeon)

  A romantic rival whose jealousy triggers the final chain of betrayal and violence.

• Slant Kolma — Conflict Arch Enemy — Steve Larwitt (George Raft)

  A corrupt defense attorney who betrays his client, leading to imprisonment and eventual murder.

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• Landlady (Virginia Brissac)
• Judge (Edward Fielding)
• Chorus Girl (Carol Adams)
• Barney, bartender (Billy Wayne)
• Jim (Max Wagner)
• French Official (Georges Renavent)
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