Beau Santee is a Sundown businessman who wants to keep the railroad away from his town. He mistakes Dan Beattie for a railroad agent, and even after learning Dan's true identity, considers him trouble and plots to get rid of him. Mark Faber is his henchman.
Pat Garrett is the lawman sent to catch Billy the Kid after Billy rejects the governor's pardon and continues his violent course. His assignment makes him the principal pursuer in the latter part of the story and places him directly against Billy as the effort to end Billy's rampage intensifies.
Capt. Morrison is the officer who announces in Panama that Japanese ships will be denied entry to the Canal and must detour around Cape Horn. His announcement changes the travelers' immediate route and helps establish the logistical circumstances surrounding the enemy plan to attack the Panama Canal locks.
Senior Pentagon official coordinating the national defense response.
The owner of the saloon, Regan hires men to steal the homesteaders' claim papers and money so they cannot settle in the area. He works with Dawson, threatens Kenny, and misleads Peg about Kenny's death. Tim exposes his involvement, and Regan is subdued when he tries to escape.
Kenneth Phillips is Dorothy Burton’s childhood sweetheart. The gang plans to kill him, making his danger the reason for Dorothy’s prison escape; she ultimately rescues him. The summary gives no further role or action for him, but his relationship with Dorothy and his peril provide the final major objective of her storyline.
Dan Corey is the owner of the circus employing Blaney Lewis, Smiley, and Lola Tremaine. He catches Smiley abusing the lion as part of a plot against Blaney, exposing Smiley’s intentions. Smiley responds by killing Corey before fleeing in a car that goes over a cliff.
Supporting character, possibly related to Dora Hilton.
An associate of Quentin Mitchell who presents expedition slides and is suspected by Janet of conspiring against her father.
The assistant purser tips a newspaper reporter that Dan spent considerable time with Joan. The reporter uses this information to gain access to Joan's stateroom and reveal Dan's fate to her, prompting her to rush out and find him on deck before they part.
McAdoo is a card player who is caught cheating by Jim Colt in Mexico. Jim shoots him in self-defense, but McAdoo is wounded rather than killed. His associates use the incident to blackmail Jim into helping with a train robbery; McAdoo later returns and is done away with in a gunfight.
Olga's doctor, who secretly informs Bill Dunnigan that she has a severe, fatal form of tuberculosis, likely caused by inhaling coal dust while growing up in Coaltown. This news reveals the seriousness of Olga's illness as she continues filming, but the summary does not identify him as treating her or taking any further action.
Frank Wilcox has 167 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Philo Vance Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady, Trail Guide, I Don't Want to Walk Without You. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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