Floyd is a circus clown and lion performer who enlists in the army rather than serve a prison sentence. Deeply attached to the lion he raised, he hides it on the base and struggles to find it a safe home. When the lion attacks him, Floyd calms it instead of shooting, and later learns he will receive a medal and a ten-day pass.
A lieutenant aboard the Barracuda who is killed when enemy fire damages the submarine during its reconnaissance mission. His death adds to the crew’s losses and distress as flooding threatens the boat and injured sailors need treatment. He is one of the men under Commander Stevenson’s command.
Shelly's white boyfriend. Asks about the family rumor and proposes to Shelly for a school dance. His rejection after the truth emerges highlights the white community's reaction to racial passing.
Carleton Carpenter has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Feathertop, Sky Full of Moon, Fearless Fagan. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
