Bar owner who knows Cueball's secrets.
The alcoholic widow of the former owner of Florian's nightclub. She initially claims Velma is dead but Marlowe steals a photo of her. Later, she secretly tips off Helen that Marlowe is searching for Velma, aiding the conspiracy against him.
The feisty Reno boarding house owner and Helen's landlady. After Laury's murder, she hires detective Arnett and travels to San Francisco to press for answers. She discovers Sam's guilt and threatens Helen, but is ultimately intimidated into silence.
Local resident or staff member encountered during investigations.
Joan Gibson's companion who listens to her complaints that Jimmy has lost his unique personality following his surgery and etiquette training. Her presence highlights Joan's superficial judgment and the disconnect between Jimmy's efforts and Joan's expectations.
Shop owner or worker, possibly linked to a clue or alibi.
Esther Howard has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Thin Man Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Boobs in the Woods, It Always Happens, Below the Sea. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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