A British Army lieutenant colonel whom J. Russell Finch persuades to drive Finch's family toward Santa Rosita. Hawthorne crashes the car in a tunnel, then comes to blows with Finch after their argument. Despite the conflict, he later continues with Finch and the reunited group toward the treasure.
An RAF officer whose bomber is shot down over Paris. After landing in a zoo and receiving civilian clothes, he proceeds to the rendezvous baths, helps organize the rescue of a fellow pilot using stolen uniforms, and attempts to cross the demarcation line disguised in a wine cask.
An obsessively neat husband who constantly nags his wife about household mess. His relentless criticism drives her insane, leading to his murder by her and subsequent dismemberment into labeled jars.
A bumbling spy sent by suspicious British authorities, Maurice Spender receives a tour of Grand Fenwick's spacecraft. He sees improvised equipment such as shower heads used as attitude jets and reports that the program is a hoax, unaware that Vincent Mountjoy and Professor Kokintz are preparing a real mission.
Surgeon on Vesalius's team, first victim of Phibes' plague-inspired murders.
An official who confirms that the prison holding Dagobert 'Digby' Geste is overcrowded.
British baronet seeking revenge by winning back a lost factory share.
Machiavellian British schemer who wanders the aerodrome sabotaging other competitors' aircraft to ensure his own victory in the race.
Known as Willy Homer in the plot, he is a conman who proposes helping George raise quick cash by selling stolen plans for a drill to a group of Arabs. He relies on his accomplice Fred Davies to smuggle the plans to Lisbon. After the failed deal and ensuing chases, Willy turns up at George’s home with another scheme.
Raymond Delauney is Henry Palfrey's casually acquainted rival and a confident social manipulator. He seduces April Smith during Henry's dinner date, defeats Henry in tennis, and later loses a rematch when Henry uses Potter's tactics against him. After discovering the deception, Raymond travels to Yeovil intending to enroll at Potter's college.
Ladislaus is Margaret's agent and opposes her plan to retire. Hoping she will have to keep working to support herself, he deliberately fuels Peter's jealousy and encourages the belief that Margaret has been unfaithful. His manipulation adds pressure to Margaret and Peter's marriage even though the misunderstanding began with events neither Margaret nor Waldo understood.
Gilbert Tilly is the dishonest travel agent who sells Jenny passage on an ocean liner and a stay at a Riviera hotel using a bogus address. When Jenny reaches the supposed hotel, she finds Phillipe's private home instead, and she is unable to contact Gilbert afterward.
Terry-Thomas has 92 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Dr. Phibes Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Robin Hood, Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!, The Vault of Horror. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 8 universes
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