Edward Nugent

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Characters played by Edward Nugent

Wint — Ah, Wilderness! (1935)

Wint is Arthur Miller's friend and invites Richard to accompany him on a double date. He later disappears while they are at a hotel bar, leaving Richard sitting with Belle. His absence places Richard in the situation that leads to Belle signaling the bartender to put something in Richard's drink.

Gene Harris — Prison Shadows (1936)

A prizefighter sentenced to five years for killing an opponent in the ring. After a three-year parole, he returns to boxing and uncovers a poisoning plot involving undetectable toxins on towels. He stages his death to help the police trap the criminals.

Larry Haines — Girl o' My Dreams (1934)

The school's arrogant track champion whose ego irritates his friends and girlfriend. After being deliberately pushed to second place in a college contest, he becomes entangled in a rivalry with Don Cooper. Both boys' confusion threatens their team's track meet success until the girls intervene to guide them back to victory.

Reg — Our Modern Maidens (1929)

Friend and social associate within Billie's circle.

Frank Stevens — War Nurse (1930)

Wally's friend and a companion to the nurses at a party during Babs's first leave. He goes with Wally, Babs, Joy, and Rosalie, but the account gives no further actions or specific relationships for him beyond his friendship with Wally and his presence with the group.

Bill Merrick — Beauty for Sale (1933)

Carol's brother and Mrs. Merrick's son, Bill is in love with Letty. He and Carol warn Letty that the beauty salon may not be suitable for a young woman of good character, but Letty insists on taking the job. After she turns down Mr. Sherwood, she reluctantly agrees to marry Bill, though she cannot go through with the wedding.

Jim Redfern — Forced Landing (1935)

The aircraft pilot. Forced to make an emergency landing during a storm, he later assists law enforcement by pursuing Tony Bernardi on Farraday's orders.

Frank Powell — A Man Betrayed (1936)

An oil-company stock salesman who discovers that the business is a scam and confronts its three bosses. After Carlton's body is planted in his apartment, Frank is convicted of murder and escapes while awaiting execution. He joins forces with his brother Curtis and Sparks's gang to investigate the frame-up and prove his innocence.

Joe Pitt — Dance, Girl, Dance (1933)

Joe performs with Sally as the vaudeville team Pitter and Pat, and they live together although they are unmarried. He blames her for their lack of success and leaves with Cleo, unaware Sally is pregnant. After returning to New York, he seeks work, reconnects with Sally, and eventually succeeds onstage with her before they marry.

Jackie Leeds — The Star Witness (1931)

Adult son of the Leeds family. Witnesses the murder and cooperates with authorities, though eventually recants under threat.

Freddie — Our Dancing Daughters (1928)

Social companion and friend within Diana's circle.

Anthony Tonnetti — Fighting Youth (1935)

Anthony Tonnetti appears as a campus radical but is secretly an undercover agent investigating troublemakers who are attempting to infiltrate the campus and influence students. His concealed mission places him within the same protest environment involving Carol Arlington and Larry Davis, adding an investigative dimension to the campus conflict.

Career Overview

Edward Nugent has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1928. Their work is anchored in the Our Dancing Daughters Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Uncle Jake, Prison Shadows, Island Captives. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1904-02-07
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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