A charming, cunning French Count and former White Russian nobleman working as a hotel waiter. He orchestrates schemes to prevent the jewel sale, falls in love with Ninotchka, and devises a plan to reunite with her in Constantinople.
A physician and founding member of the Chowder Society. Upon hearing Don's account, he recognizes the connection to their shared past sin in 1929 and urges his friends to confess the truth, but is dismissed. Haunted by a nightmare of Alma, he dies of a heart attack the following day.
The landlord who repeatedly reprimands Trelkovsky over noise, visitors, and his refusal to join a petition against another neighbor. After the burglary, he warns Trelkovsky not to contact the police, reinforcing the tenant's growing suspicion that the building's residents are conspiring against him.
Police detective and protagonist who solves cases while balancing his relationship with Maxine. He goes undercover as a woman to catch the Phantom Slugger, gets suspended for swapping a prisoner, and investigates a bank burglary to clear a wrongly accused man.
George is Gene Anders's friend and becomes concerned when he knows Gene is married while Gene is pursuing Kay under the guise of wanting a platonic friendship. He tries to protect Kay from Gene, and after a series of arguments and accusations during their travels, Kay falls in love with him.
Penderel is a friend of Philip Waverton and travels with Philip Waverton and Margaret Waverton when the storm forces them to seek shelter. He develops a romance with Gladys, helps investigate the danger in the house, fights Saul Femm after the fire begins, and is injured before asking Gladys to marry him.
Richard is Julia Scott’s boss and later her husband. Focused on his department store and a business deal with Rodgers, he clashes with Julia over her place at home and work. When their marriage breaks down, he gets drunk, confronts her, and joins her in a destructive spree that ends with them heading toward the cruise together.
Deeply principled Texas rancher and Hud's father. Values hard work and cleanliness, complying with the state vet's quarantine despite financial ruin. Refuses to sell land for oil. Dies after falling from his horse while surveying the ranch.
Armand De Glasse is the wealthy and ruthless owner of the casino. He holds General Ostrovsky's debt and expects Pauline Ostrovsky to marry him as payment. He lends Fedja money during a Baccarat binge, accepts future earnings as collateral, and takes advantage of Fedja's desperation and losses.
Tony Robson is Louise Loring's wealthy protector and the principal antagonist. He pursues Louise after she runs away, uses an accusation of theft to locate her, and tries to make her return. Vindictive toward John Bradley, Tony plans to murder Conroy and make the case against John appear worse, but his scheme is exposed.
A prominent United States senator and major patron of the historical society that owns the mansion. He is confronted by John over evidence linking his family to a murdered child and initially rejects the accusation. When he recognizes the matching christening medals, he realizes the truth, experiences the murder in a vision, and dies of a heart attack.
Frank Burton Cheyne is Harvey's wealthy American father, who takes his son on a trans-Atlantic business trip in an effort to close the distance between them. After Manuel's death, Frank reunites with Harvey, witnesses his grief, and gradually shares in the boy's stories and newfound maturity.
Melvyn Douglas has 101 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Ghost Story, Our Wife, The Amazing Mr. Williams. 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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