Edward Hearn

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Characters played by Edward Hearn

Detective (uncredited) — The Thin Man (1934)

Plainclothes investigator gathering clues and questioning suspects.

Guard Muldoon (uncredited) — Smashing the Money Ring (1939)

Prison guard managing security and inmate movement.

Colonel Lang — Adventures of Red Ryder (1940)

Military or authority figure interacting with ranchers and officials.

Bill Shannon — A Question of Honor (1922)

Bill is the builder of the hydroelectric dam and opposes Leon Morse's effort to secure a railroad right-of-way across the dam site. He rescues Anne from rising water, gives her food, and relies on her warning about the planned attack. After Sheb brings the injured Anne to his cabin, Bill learns she has ended her engagement and says he is content to spend his life with her.

Captain's Mate (uncredited) — Eskimo (1933)

A crew member on the trader ship disgusted by the captain's actions. While hunting seals, he mistakes Aba for an animal and accidentally kills her, triggering the main tragedy.

Campbell — The Bachelor Girl (1929)

The business leader who employs Jimmy and Joyce. Impressed by Jimmy's apparent success—which Joyce has actually made possible—he introduces Jimmy socially to his sister Gladys. After overhearing Joyce and Jimmy's quarrel, Campbell learns the truth about Jimmy's work and fires him.

Butterworth — Ned McCobb's Daughter (1928)

Butterworth is a prohibition agent who frequently visits Carol’s restaurant with Kelly. He grows suspicious of Babe, whose claimed building-materials business conceals bootlegging, and takes part in the officers’ efforts against the operation. The plot identifies him as one of the agents watching the situation, though it gives him no major individual action.

G-Man #2 (uncredited) — Penrod and Sam (1937)

Secondary government agent assisting in the investigation.

Precinct Night Sergeant (uncredited) — The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939)

Police sergeant on night shift.

Officer on the Orchid — Phantom Raiders (1940)

Security or law enforcement on the vessel Orchid.

Cutter Captain — Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. (1941)

Supervisor overseeing cutting operations at a facility.

Man in Monrose's Office — Sky Murder (1940)

An unnamed man briefly present in Senator Monrose's office.

Career Overview

Edward Hearn has 235 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Nick Carter (Walter Pidgeon) Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Face of the World, Fighting Hero, As No Man Has Loved. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
235
Birth Date
1888-09-06
Birth Place
Dayton, Washington, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5343388), public domain (CC0).