John Miljan

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Characters played by John Miljan

Paulino — The Sin of Nora Moran (1933)

A lion tamer who employs Nora Moran as his circus assistant. He sexually assaults her and later attempts to blackmail her upon discovering her affair with Governor Dick Crawford. His murdered body is staged by Grant and Nora, leading to Nora's arrest.

Martin W. Sanderson — Our Blushing Brides (1930)

Affluent gentleman navigating the New York social scene.

Frank Buelow — Show Girl in Hollywood (1930)

Frank is a Hollywood director who notices Dixie’s nightclub performance and persuades her to come to California, promising her a part in his upcoming films. By the time she arrives, he has been fired and cannot provide the role. Later, working for another studio, he uses his influence in a way that turns Dixie temperamental and conceited, putting her film career at risk.

Prefect of Police — Arsène Lupin (1932)

High-ranking police official overseeing the Lupin case.

Thibaut d'Aussigny — If I Were King (1938)

The Grand Constable is killed by François Villon during a brawl after the watch arrives to arrest him. The King later discovers that the Constable was a traitor who had accepted the enemy's coded message. His death creates the vacancy that leads Louis XI to appoint Villon as the new Constable.

Chairman - Board of Directors in Hell (uncredited) — The Devil with Hitler (1942)

The Chairman is part of the board of directors in Hell, which decides to replace Satan with Adolf Hitler. The board gives Satan 48 hours to save his position by getting Hitler to perform a single good deed. The summary does not detail the Chairman's individual actions beyond this role in the board's decision.

General George A. Custer — The Plainsman (1936)

A Union general, Custer receives Hickok's report about the repeating rifles supplied to the Cheyenne and sends an ammunition train to the threatened fort, with Cody as its guide. He later arrives with cavalry to rescue the survivors of the six-day siege. The friends subsequently learn that Custer was killed at Little Bighorn.

James Crawford — Land of the Silver Fox (1928)

James Crawford is Marie's guardian, whose smooth appearance conceals dark designs on her and a secret stake in fur smuggling. He arranges for Butch Nelson to ambush and kill Carroll, then accuses Carroll of stealing pelts when he returns. Rinty's actions expose Crawford's plot, and he is brought to justice.

Albert Dufresne — Charlie Chan in Paris (1935)

Financially troubled man involved in forging bank bonds in Paris.

Dr. Dolan — Torchy Runs for Mayor (1939)

Crime boss colluding with the mayor, orchestrates murders and corruption.

Eric Bartell — Fast and Furious (1939)

Promoter who arrives at the pageant and is mysteriously murdered by racketeers.

Police Lieutenant Mayrin — The Last Crooked Mile (1946)

Police Lieutenant Mayrin receives Floyd Sorelson's account of the bank robbery and learns the distinctive details about the suspected gang leader. His role places him among the authorities trying to identify the masked robbers and trace their escape.

Career Overview

John Miljan has 189 screen credits in a career dating back to 1924. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently The Lone Ranger (Clayton Moore) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Murder at Glen Athol, The Ghost Walks, The Sin of Nora Moran. 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
189
Birth Date
1892-11-08
Birth Place
Lead, South Dakota, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1263798), public domain (CC0).