J. Rupert Dobbs is an art dealer who uses the respectable appearance of his shop to conceal illegal activities. He melts down stolen gold and silver with his associates, exploits Mrs. Abbott's honesty, plans the Broderick robbery, and controls Dick Foster while also showing interest in Trixie Moran.
A returning traveler who arrives in New York after five years in China, John becomes the sole witness to an assault and is briefly under police suspicion. He finds a marriage license in the victim's coat, learns Hermione is in danger of losing her fortune, and marries her to help. He later clears himself and helps the police capture the assailants.
Fired after being arrested for speeding repeatedly, Billy is sent home to his father, Jim. He likes Beatrice, but she is engaged to Ernest, and he initially interferes with Mitt's attempt to expose Ernest without understanding the facts. Once he learns Ernest's character, Billy sets out to prevent Ernest from becoming mayor or marrying Beatrice.
Dr Boris Gregor is a famous plastic surgeon and Don Gregor's father. After discovering Don's hidden revolver, he urges his son to surrender after the theatre murder and helps him escape the police. Later, he performs plastic surgery on Vic Brady, conceals Don's death, and deceives the police to protect his family.
Duncan is a rugged man from the American plains who meets Chaddie during her passage to the United States and falls in love with her. They marry, and he brings her to his ranch, where she struggles with unfamiliar work and country life. When Chaddie stays overnight at Percy’s ranch, Duncan becomes angry and accuses Percy; he and Chaddie later build a life together on the prairie.
T. F. Stockwell works at the Cairo bank, steals the contents of its safe deposit boxes, and flees by plane with his young daughter. After a storm brings the plane down in the jungle, he murders the pilot when he sees the stolen loot, then disappears. His theft led to Ray Gorman's father being blamed.
John Clark is found murdered, making his death central to the mystery investigated by Patsy Brent and Eddie Jones. At his office, several men question one another about who saw him that morning and agree to wait for the police. The available plot account does not identify his killer or explain his connection to the other characters.
Local lawman with minor narrative role.
Local ranch owner with minor narrative role.
Ranch hand or townsman with limited plot involvement.
Police officer or associate involved in the racetrack sting operation.
Local associate involved in mining operations and regional business dealings.
Herbert Rawlinson has 209 screen credits in a career dating back to 1911. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 9 titles. Signature works include Men of the Night, Phantom Police, One Wonderful Night. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 9 universes
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