Alonzo D. Emmerich is a wealthy high-society lawyer and criminal fixer who agrees to finance Doc Erwin Riedenschneider's robbery and locate a fence. He secretly plots with Bob Brannom to steal the jewels, but the scheme collapses, and he kills himself when the police close in.
His triumph is celebrated by Roman citizens, while some officials condemn the celebration. Despite warnings, frightening omens, and Calpurnia's pleas, he insists on going to the Capitol, where he is murdered by conspirators.
A loyal military officer who introduces Rudolf Rassendyll to King Rudolf V and persuades him to impersonate the drugged king at the coronation. Zapt searches for the captive king, helps plan the castle assault, and commands the loyal troops supporting Rassendyll's rescue.
Henry's stuffy and naive wealthy father who is scandalized by his son's elopement with Martha.
Foreign diplomat plotting to annex Freedonia.
Verne Coolan is a bigoted attorney in Medicine Bow who opposes Lance Poole and exploits a loophole in the homesteading law to strip him of his valuable land. He later organizes sheepherders to drive Lance out by force, escalating the conflict until Lance kills him during the struggle.
An elderly, wealthy man who plans suicide by mixing arsenic into his drink. After suffering a paralyzing stroke, he loses bodily control but manages to hide his revised will before dying.
Jim is Lily's attorney friend and helps connect her with Steve as a favor. He also attempts to assist Lily when she decides to confront Nora, accompanying her to Steve's home even though she ultimately cannot reveal the affair after seeing Nora's dependence on Steve.
The Viceroy becomes interested in Michaela and asks her to visit his mansion, later falling in love with her. He has Manuel arrested as a rival, but pardons him after Uncle Pio warns that killing him would create a martyr. The Viceroy dies when the bridge collapses during his journey.
Joe Finn is Tommy Connors's associate who promises to use his contacts and influence to secure Tommy's freedom. His attempt to bribe the warden fails, and he becomes close to Fay Wilson while trying to keep Tommy imprisoned. Finn caused Fay's injuries, fights with Tommy, and is shot by Fay before falsely naming Tommy as his killer.
The ambitious magistrate and later State Attorney who prioritizes his judicial career and family honor over justice. He wrongfully imprisons Edmond to conceal his father's treasonous letter, but is eventually arrested and ruined by Edmond's evidence.
Freddie is a kind millionaire married to Eve Melrose, whose scheme is designed to obtain much of his fortune. After a staged adultery setup and threats of divorce-related financial and criminal consequences, Freddie is saved by the notice that their marriage was never legal. He then tells Eve they were never married.
Louis Calhern has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Asphalt Jungle, Notorious, High Society. 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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