A colonial military commander who attends the meeting concerning a possible native uprising. With Holden and other officials, he faces the threat of united tribes and the danger to the frontier settlements. His presence places Holden's peace mission within the broader military response to the escalating crisis.
District Attorney who releases Prescott on bond after Francis reveals himself.
Lingle is another resident of the basement apartment building at 13 Gay Street. Once Nancy and Jeff determine that the building's residents are being blackmailed and that the killer lives among them, Lingle is included in the group of suspects they consider in connection with Kaufman's death.
Frank Hugo's private secretary who is subdued by Gagin upon entering the hotel room. He remains present during Hugo's interrogation of Gagin, serving as a minor witness to the mobster's downfall.
The district attorney who prosecutes Danny for Jeff Carter's murder, arguing that Danny hated Jeff and had planned to kill him. Burns is also Connie's father, though he had not known of her for years after his marriage was annulled and his wife disappeared. After Danny's conviction, Burns and Connie promise to help him.
A member of the original scientific and engineering team aboard the Mars expedition. He participates in the mission but plays a minor role in the subsequent Martian negotiations and escape.
Constance Milligan’s bureaucrat fiancé, Charles J. Pendergast values his career and becomes alarmed when he learns that she shares an address with Joe Carter. After Constance returns his ring, he pursues a reporter in an effort to prevent publication of the potentially damaging story.
Frederick 'Freddy' Price is Oliver Bradford’s stepfather. He arrives at the cottage with Violet Price after Oliver and Laura Pennington have returned from their honeymoon. The plot provides no further action or dialogue for him, but his presence connects the family visit to Oliver’s fear of being seen after his injuries.
Financially struggling boss who orchestrates a staged murder-suicide to secure life insurance payouts for his wife and son. He recruits Sam Wilson for $10,000, leaves detailed instructions, and is found dead, triggering the central mystery and Sam's reluctant compliance.
Dr. Thomas is a sympathizer with the Modoc who joins Johnny and Gen. Canby at the planned peace meeting. He is present when the concealed weapons are drawn and the negotiations turn into an attack, and he is killed alongside Canby during the shooting.
A wealthy real estate developer and attorney who becomes one of Jane’s suitors. Jane agrees to marry him, but at their engagement party she learns that he expects a prenuptial agreement and wants her to be frugal, silent, and matronly. She ends the engagement after discovering his investment in a pork-packing plant.
Tarlock is a fitness fanatic and the publisher of Flick, the picture magazine where Pat and Larry work. Impressed by the photograph of a crashing airplane, he tells Larry to hire Pat, unaware that Ben had faked the picture. Later, Tarlock assigns Pat to photograph a staged murder for the magazine's readers to solve, a project that leads to her being indicted when the image resembles Dolores's real death scene.
Richard Gaines has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Francis the Talking Mule Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Dangerous Years, The Invisible Wall, A Gun in His Hand. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
