The gambler heir to Dux-Werke, initially arrested in Chicago. After his father's death, he convinces Michael to run the company in his absence. Upon escaping jail, he returns to Germany, demands profits from Michael, and attempts to court Steffie. After revealing his true identity, he is later shot dead, becoming the catalyst for the film's central mystery and Michael's trial.
Sir Arthur is an investigator drawn into the theatre murders after receiving an urgent telephone call during a bizarre cooking experiment. He reaches a crime scene too late to examine the corpse properly, then demands that all the Las Vegas Girls appear before him, linking his inquiries directly to the performers and the police investigation.
A supporting character in the haunted-castle story; the supplied synopsis does not explain his specific part.
A senior figure directing the inquiry into the suspicious deaths of wealthy foreign men. He notices the recurring pattern with Insp. David Perkins and arranges for Susan McPherson’s linguistic expertise, while also confronting institutional resistance to obtaining a search warrant.
Lawrence Vinning's lawyer, who arrives at the estate the morning after Lawrence's encounter with Yvonne. He tries, unsuccessfully, to persuade Yvonne to abandon her claim that Lawrence may still be married to her. Lawrence presents Frank and Yvonne to Mary as a married couple, and their pretense develops into genuine feelings.
Inspektor Higgins's bumbling chief, who becomes involved in the investigation into the strange funeral incident and the subsequent murders. Although his clumsy manner contrasts with Higgins's investigative role, he is part of the effort to uncover the killer and supports the case alongside Higgins and Peggy Ward.
Hotel manager dealing with the disguised guests' disruptions.
Legal authority presiding over the trial and ensuring judicial process.
Local physician or official providing medical and administrative support.
Müller is a friend of Reinhold Leisegang who agrees to impersonate the prince in a carefully staged fake visit to Lampe's pasta factory. His role is meant to reduce the embarrassment caused by Finke's prank, but Lampe treats the over-the-top impostor as a genuine prince while mistaking the real prince for him.
Nevin is a talent agent who offers Else the prospect of earning money onstage, and she later becomes involved with him. His lavish home is furnished on credit, and authorities expose him as a swindler. When his deception is revealed, he shoots himself, leaving Else without the support she had hoped to find.
Orlando is a hairdresser and Maxi's employer. He dismisses her, leaving her without a place to stay after she forgets her apartment keys. The plot also identifies an employer who objects to Tommy's modern music and is involved in a brief altercation with him; the summary does not clearly establish whether this is the same Orlando.
Hubert von Meyerinck has 251 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Spessart Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Fugitive from Chicago, The Man with the Glass Eye, Die letzten Tage der Menschheit. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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