Fritz assists Zopilote and Clayton Nordell in the operation that exploits braceros seeking transportation to American farms. He participates in handling and examining the workers, whose labor history is used to identify suspicious passengers. His role supports the criminal network connected to Owen Parkson's enterprise.
Kessler is the ringleader of the group holding Dr. Bernhardt prisoner in an abandoned brewery. His organization captures Bernhardt, Lucienne, and Robert Lindley, but American soldiers intervene before they can be killed. Kessler then attempts to flee and is shot dead by Perrot, who exposes his own betrayal.
A French general serving Napoleon, Van Dronk receives O'Flynn after he disguises himself as a deserter and is brought behind enemy lines. The two spend the night drinking together; when Van Dronk passes out, O'Flynn puts on his uniform and attempts to steal the plans for invading Britain.
The bailiff arrives to seize Claude's property as security for overdue loans and taxes, while Claude's household tries to keep him occupied with wine. He later tells Claude and the count that he is due to perform the same task at the count's home, revealing that both men face financial ruin and have been attempting similar deceptions.
Jan is Katie's cousin and the person to whom she owes 3,000 guilders. Knowing about the debt, Charles sells the music box given to him by the French king and uses the money to pay it off without Katie's knowledge. Jan's role in the plot is limited to being the creditor whose debt motivates Charles's secret act of generosity.
An older gentleman from the British upper class, likely a victim of the Phantom's jewel thefts. His case helps establish the thief's pattern, modus operandi, and the stakes of the investigation.
Otto Waldis has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Signature works include Unknown World, Der zerbrochene Krug, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
