Tom Dugan

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Characters played by Tom Dugan

Bronski — To Be or Not to Be (1942)

Bronski is a member of Joseph Tura's theater company who participates in the escape scheme by disguising himself as the German leader. He arrives at Maria Tura's apartment, takes her away while confusing Col. Ehrhardt, and later joins the actors as they leave in the captured cars and plane.

McGrath — Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery (1941)

Police officer or clerk in the penthouse mystery

Policeman Davis (uncredited) — Song of the Thin Man (1947)

Uniformed officer maintaining public order during investigations.

Studs Lonnegan (uncredited) — The Thin Man Goes Home (1944)

Local resident or associate encountered during investigations.

Police Sgt. Devan — The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939)

Police sergeant questioning Lanyard in the spy hunt plot.

Red Egan — Half a Sinner (1940)

A gangster and partner to Handsome. He stole the car Anne uses and hid a murder victim inside. Pursued by police and Anne, he tracks them to an empty house but is knocked unconscious by Larry.

Lou Thomas — Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring (1941)

Hospital employee or associate with ties to the victim's operations.

Duffy — Kid Gloves (1929)

A taxi driver and Ruth's secret lover who intervenes in a street shootout. He helps shelter Ruth, attempts to warn Kid about a trap, and later fakes being a federal agent to rescue Kid. He briefly takes a bribe from Stone before exposing the conspiracy.

Captain Alton — The Monster and the Girl (1941)

Ship captain involved in the transportation plot.

Eddie Slocum — Accomplice (1946)

Simon Lash's legal assistant, Eddie investigates Sam's gentlemen's club at Simon's request. He finds a letter addressed to Sam from Mrs. James Baker and later gives Simon information that Evelyn Price and the bank president have disappeared. His findings help Simon pursue the case, though Eddie is not involved in the final confrontation.

Charlie Parker — Drag (1929)

A member of Allie's intrusive family who lives under the same roof as David and Allie after their marriage. His presence adds to the domestic chaos and suffocating environment David experiences in Paris, Vermont.

Al Corvini — The Midnight Taxi (1928)

Al Corvini is a scheming associate who plots to ambush the bootlegging operation with his own gang. Anticipating the arrival of railroad detectives, he plants stolen diamonds on Tony to frame him for their theft, helping cause Tony's arrest and placing him in further danger.

Career Overview

Tom Dugan has 186 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Thin Man Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Pleasure Island, She Who Gets Slapped, Surprise. 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
186
Birth Date
1889-01-01
Birth Place
Dublin, Ireland

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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