The managing editor of the Evening Courier and the father of Richard, who is engaged to Ningle's daughter Beryl. Worried about his prospective in-laws, he nearly discovers Ningle's deception. After mistakenly believing Artie has died, he publishes an offer of money as an apology; later he suspects the truth, but Ningle outmanoeuvres him.
Sir Andrew is Victor Stevens’s wealthy father. He disapproves of Victor’s relationship with Anne Twigg on grounds of class, placing him in opposition to Anne’s father, Sam. After Victor is reportedly shot down in action, the parents’ attitudes toward the relationship soften.
Belle's Husband is the man Belle married after her relationship with Scrooge ended. He appears in Scrooge's vision of Belle's later life, where Belle is married and surrounded by many children. His presence emphasizes the family life and affection Scrooge lost through avarice.
Sheldrake is a thief who enters Number 17 to recover a diamond necklace hidden in a toilet. He attacks Ben, deceives the other criminals, frees his associates, and later fights them over the necklace on the runaway train before being caught in the final police operation.
Bradbury is the crooked manager of Johnson's Department Store, where he embezzles money and fears an audit will expose him. He mistakes John and Bob for one another, then tries to steal bearer bonds with John while intending to frame him. His scheme ends with his arrest.
A professional criminal who persuades Lord Longbourne to participate in an insurance scam involving Lady Susan Loman’s diamond. He carries out a smash-and-grab raid, but Major Starr witnesses the crime and pursues him to a rooftop, where Mandel falls to his death during their struggle.
Jeremy Dilke’s business partner and Veronica’s husband. He regards Jeremy as too weak-willed to proceed with their nitrates deal, but is startled into submission when Jeremy’s confident alter ego takes charge at work. Later, eager to close a deal with visiting potentates, he schemes to deprive Jeremy of his share; Jeremy sees through the trick and outmaneuvers him.
Johnson is a journalist at the Daily National who is fired around the same time as Frank. He then joins Frank at the rival World Record. The plot summary identifies him as 'Johnny' Johnson and establishes his professional association with Frank, but gives no further actions or relationship to Stella.
Sir Richard is a Parliamentarian and friend of the Royalist Earl of Brendon, but the English Civil War ultimately breaks their friendship. His son Dennis asks the vicar of Bray to help him marry Norah, Brendon's daughter. Sir Richard is killed in the war, leaving Dennis to face the consequences of the conflict.
Thornton is the police inspector investigating the murder of the blackmailer. Believing that Hugh Allen, Ronald Parker, or Jonathan Roche may be responsible, he shadows the suspects because none has a verifiable alibi. He knows of Hugh and Alycia's affair, suspects foul play when Jonathan dies, and the final broadcast leads him toward the blackmailer's killer.
Garry Marsh has 97 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Ealing comedies with 1 titles. Signature works include Something in the City, Murder at the Windmill, Badger's Green. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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