Paul Panzer

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Characters played by Paul Panzer

Mourner (uncredited) — Frankenstein (1931)

Grieving individual attending a funeral, reflecting the community's sorrow.

Dopey — The Girl from Chicago (1927)

Dopey is a jittery member of the gang who bursts into the room with the other gang members. Their arrival exposes that Handsome Joe is actually a police officer working on the Carlton case. Dopey is part of the group that is arrested after Joe and Mary bring the police into the confrontation.

Extra as Convict in Yard (uncredited) — Smashing the Money Ring (1939)

Background inmate present during yard activities.

Baggage Clerk (uncredited) — The Kennel Murder Case (1933)

Transport or hotel staff handling luggage and logistics.

Ivan - an Alien — Secret Service of the Air (1939)

An alien character appearing briefly in the aviation-related story.

German Undercover Officer Posing as Snack Vendor — Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937)

Spy operating under false identity to gather intelligence or sabotage.

Gangster — Defenders of the Law (1931)

This character is played by Robert Gleckler, whose cast listing identifies him as Joe Velet, also known as Phil Terry. The plot concerns a police officer infiltrating a gang with strong political connections, so Velet is associated with the criminal group at the center of the operation. The summary does not describe his specific conduct or interactions with the undercover officer.

Blind Beggar (uncredited) — Smart Blonde (1937)

Blind beggar on the street.

Guiseppe - Waiter (uncredited) — The Case of the Stuttering Bishop (1937)

Restaurant staff serving characters during meetings.

Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited) — Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite (1939)

Spectator at the wrestling arena where Eddie is captured.

Store Clerk (uncredited) — Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939)

Retail employee assisting customers with purchases and inquiries.

Mexican Rancher Giving Penrod a Lift (uncredited) — Penrod's Double Trouble (1938)

A cameo appearance as a Mexican rancher in 'Penrod's Double Trouble'.

Career Overview

Paul Panzer has 218 screen credits in a career dating back to 1905. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Torchy Blane Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Princess Nicotine, Romeo and Juliet, A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet, The Thieving Hand. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
218
Birth Date
1872-11-03
Birth Place
Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q70692), public domain (CC0).