Onslow Stevens

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Characters played by Onslow Stevens

Dr. Franz Edelmann — House of Dracula (1945)

A dedicated scientist researching cures for vampirism and lycanthropy, risking his own sanity.

Frank Faber — Secret of the Blue Room (1933)

Frank is one of Thomas Brandt's rivals and a guest at Irene's birthday gathering. He accepts the challenge to spend the night in the blue room, plays the piano to signal that he is alive, and is then shot when the music suddenly stops, becoming the murderer's confirmed victim.

Igor Braun — Walk a Crooked Mile (1948)

A foreign operative involved in the covert exchange surrounding the laundry bundle, Braun learns that Krebs has lost it to an unknown man. The discovery alarms the operatives and connects Braun to the investigation's trail of clues about an effort to obtain Lakeview's secret research.

Col. Ethan Waters — They Rode West (1954)

The commanding officer of the 14th Cavalry post. Initially dismissive of Seward's warnings, he eventually places the doctor under house arrest and later leads him on a fatal patrol. He ultimately relents to Seward's surgery to save Spotted Wolf and pledges to protect the Kiowa's peaceful life.

Grover Johnson — The Charge at Feather River (1953)

A civilian illustrator who joins the expedition to rescue the two abducted women. He travels with Miles Archer and the military party through dangerous Cheyenne territory, facing the hazards encountered on their route. The summary identifies him as an illustrator but does not specify any particular action he takes.

Tom Hannegan — Go West, Young Lady (1941)

A wealthy and respected rancher who secretly operates as the outlaw Killer Pete. He murders a captured bandit, arranges an Indian ambush for the posse, and plans to loot the town before being captured.

Hearn — Tribute to a Bad Man (1956)

A partner associated with Peterson and Barjak whom Rodack identifies as one of the men responsible for stealing his horses. Rodack captures Hearn after an ambush and hangs him without a trial, making Hearn one of the clearest examples of Rodack's violent vigilante justice.

Guy Polli — A Lion Is in the Streets (1953)

A powerful political broker who offers to use his influence to get Jeb Brown's case heard. After Hank's campaign gains momentum, Polli offers controlled city precinct votes in exchange for Hank signing a false affidavit about Samuel T. Beach. His support helps shape Hank's political rise while binding him to a damaging compromise.

Jack Lestrade — Canyon Passage (1946)

Jack Lestrade is a professional gambler who plays poker with George Camrose and wins enough to deepen George's gambling debts. Logan Stuart tries to help George by advancing him $2,000 to settle earlier losses, but George remains drawn to easy money and continues concealing his theft from Logan and Lucy.

Stanley Stanfield — The Vanishing Shadow (1934)

Stanley is the inventor of the Vanishing Ray, a wearable device that makes its user invisible while leaving the user's shadow visible. He builds a prototype with fellow scientist Carl Van Dorn and seeks to finance the invention by selling bonds inherited from his late father. His struggle over the bonds brings him into conflict with Wade Barnett, while his relationship with Barnett's estranged daughter Gloria develops into marriage.

Sir Gerald 'Jerry' Markham — Peg o' My Heart (1933)

The gentleman who delivers the inheritance news to Peg's father. He is in love with Ethel and proposes to her, but later lies to Peg about her father's death. He eventually reveals the truth, learns about the inheritance funds, and travels to Ireland to confess his love to Peg.

Farraday — Forced Landing (1935)

An FBI agent assigned to surveil Al Talcott post-release. He takes charge of the investigation after the forced landing, uncovers the murder, traces the ransom money, and ultimately solves the case.

Career Overview

Onslow Stevens has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Jungle Jim Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Them!, House of Dracula, The Bridge of Sighs. 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
98
Birth Date
1902-03-29
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1673199), public domain (CC0).