Amos is a local creditor whom Smiley persuades to invest in the struggling circus. Their comic encounters recur throughout the film, including a final exchange of banter after the circus has burned. His dealings with Smiley connect the circus's financial troubles to the town of Shrewsberry.
Tom Howard has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Signature works include The Magic Word, Second Hand Husband, The Wrong Bottle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.