John Bleifer

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Characters played by John Bleifer

Wendling — Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939)

Museum official or security personnel overseeing the crown's display.

Ludwig — Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo (1937)

Character in Monte Carlo casino milieu.

Ivan (uncredited) — Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937)

Local contact or accomplice assisting Moto in his operations.

Diggins (Uncredited) — Footsteps in the Night (1957)

Minor character providing background context in Footsteps in the Night.

Jake Habermann — Chain of Evidence (1957)

Local mechanic providing forensic vehicle evidence in Chain of Evidence.

The Fake Courier — Spy Chasers (1955)

Imposter or associate in spy-themed films

Murdered Orderly (uncredited) — Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936)

Orderly killed by Gravelle during escape.

Dr. Franz Lieber — Smuggler's Cove (1948)

Medical professional involved in mansion investigation.

Steward — The Hook (1963)

A crew member aboard the merchant ship who is part of the military unit involved in the prisoner capture and subsequent moral conflict.

Janitor / Wedding Witness (uncredited) — The Monster and the Girl (1941)

Facility staff member also serving as a wedding witness.

Decker — Bowery Battalion (1951)

Associate or informant in military plots

Strogin — Captured! (1933)

A prisoner whose confession resolves the case against Lieutenant Fred Digby. After Digby is convicted and sentenced to death for Elsa's rape and murder, Strogin writes a note admitting that he committed the crime and then hangs himself. Captain Fred Allison finds the confession and must decide whether to reveal it.

Career Overview

John Bleifer has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bowery Boys Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include The Crimson Trail, The Hook, Clash by Night. 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
81
Birth Date
1901-07-26
Birth Place
Zawiercie, Poland, Russian Empire [now Zawiercie, Slaskie, Poland]

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1374891), public domain (CC0).