General in the franchise
Barney Remington is an investigator from the Remington Detective Agency. He arrives after the reported bank robbery, while newspaper workers prepare another obituary for Jesse James, and takes charge of directing the search. His role connects the robbery's aftermath with the organized manhunt for Jesse James.
Hated jailhouse informant and the actual culprit who framed Ross for manslaughter. Captured during the prison breakout, confesses in front of the warden, and is subsequently killed by National Guard soldiers.
A rival reporter and blackmailer who extorts money from a wrestling arena owner. He attacks Paul to steal a ledger but is subsequently shot dead by an unseen assailant, sparking the central murder investigation.
Binnie Weldon's boyfriend and criminal accomplice. He arranges a fatal car crash to murder Phillip Jordan and steals the pearl necklace. He later demands the jewels from Lanyard but is outsmarted with a fake and captured.
A feared gangster who orchestrates the match-fixing. When Stoker unexpectedly wins the fight, Little Boy orders revenge, leading to thugs ambushing and brutally beating Stoker in an alley, smashing his hand with a brick to end his career.
Curtis Palmer is a passenger whose secret identity becomes central to the flight’s crisis. James Evarts reveals to Jack Gordon that Palmer is a notorious criminal whom he is pursuing as a federal agent. Palmer shoots both Freddie Scott and Evarts, hijacks the aircraft, and forces Jack to fight back before Jack retakes control and continues toward San Francisco.
A general who gives Baldwin the option of returning to base by air rather than leading the retreating demolition team. Loomis is reluctant to let Baldwin take command because of his inexperience, but ultimately relents. Later, headquarters praises Baldwin for fulfilling the mission, though the summary does not describe further interaction between them.
A local pimp and gangster who forces the sisters into motel work. Steals $60,000 in jewels from a customer, beats the girls, and runs over Edie to silence her. Ultimately convicted of murder and racketeering.
Babe is a wanted gangster who has fallen in love with Mary, though she does not know he is a criminal. He kills his partner, escapes arrest, and leaves Mary to be convicted for helping him. Later he repeatedly pursues and threatens her, including threatening Barton, until Mary takes his concealed pistol and kills him.
Brick Tennant's friend, Joe is accused alongside him of the theater robbery murder after a witness identifies them as the killers. Though innocent, he is convicted and sentenced to die with Brick. Mary Roberts and Lieutenant Everett search for the real culprits in order to prove their innocence.
The leader of the gang that the Younger brothers join after their father is shot and they are falsely accused of killing a sheriff. The gang carries out robberies, and the Youngers give the proceeds to needy Missouri farmers so they can pay their taxes. The summary provides no further details about Jesse's actions.
Alan Baxter has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Willard Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Breakdowns of 1942, The End of the Line, Close-Up. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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