A local associate who participates in long-standing card games with Panisse, Cesar, and Bruneau.
An uncredited background character with a brief presence in the 1940 musical comedy.
Wealthy Chinese merchant and Sam's father who funds his education, employs Eileen as a secretary out of gratitude, and passes away, prompting Sam to take over his business empire.
A Polish Jew who visits Mathias' inn displaying a belt full of gold. He is murdered by Mathias in a blizzard; his dying act of shaking horse bells triggers Mathias' lifelong haunting and hallucinations.
The man who saves a white child during the Boxer Rebellion and raises her as Chinese in America under the name Sui Sen. He agrees to Ling Jo's marriage contract because he believes the Scepter of the Mings cannot be found, but when it is produced, he is heartbroken and feels bound to keep his word.
An Italian violinist whom Yvonne befriends on the voyage to New York. When she arrives, she initially stays with his family. He plays violin while Yvonne earns money dancing in the street, helping her make a living before she finds work at a cabaret.
Peteer Vanetti is the person whose confession resolves Tess's troubles. After Tess is briefly charged with murder, he confesses to the crime, and the deceptions she has concealed are exposed and forgiven. The summary identifies him as the confessor but gives no further details about his relationship with Tess.
A minor supporting character, likely appearing in background scenes or secondary plotlines.
E. Alyn Warren has 83 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Broadway Melody Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Hungry Hearts, The Fire Flingers, Get That Man. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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