A drunken lieutenant who leads a night scouting mission and accidentally kills a soldier with a grenade. He falsifies his report to Col. Dax and manipulates the court-martial selection to silence his only witness.
Initially rivals Grif for Kate's affection, he becomes Grif's assistant at the Tucson office. He investigates Maroon's operations, gets captured, and plays a double agent. Despite his feelings for Kate, he ultimately joins the Union army as a sergeant after helping thwart the gang.
Homer is a promising but dim young prizefighter from Kokomo who believes his mother abandoned him as a baby and promised to return. Billy and Doris take him on the road, hoping he may find her. He falls for reporter Marian, and although Maggie persuades him to lose his title fight, he knocks out Curley after Curley insults his mother.
A former football standout who meets Jeff and Al during basic training, Tom is one of their close companions. During later flight training, the three friends fly dangerously low for fun. Tom crashes fatally, a loss that ends his part in their shared story.
A fast-talking producer who is preparing a play with Marty Allen but lacks the money to stage it. He accepts Peter Coleman's investment on the condition that Lydia Weston receive the lead, then threatens to fire her unless Peter finances the entire show when Valerie Blayne demands the starring role.
An insurance salesman and Polly's suitor. He sells Eric an insurance policy and becomes jealous of Eric. He manipulates Eric by claiming Polly feigns interest for insurance money and secretly wants Eric separated from her.
A reporter who investigates the bizarre murders involving drained victims. He consults Dr. Rhodes, discovers the resemblance between the assistant and the late Dr. Xavier, and helps uncover the truth.
Commando Munson is one of the participants in the gold robbery and escape operation. Police discover part of the stolen gold concealed in an overweight coffee shipment at a California weighing station, where Commando Munson is arrested. His capture confirms that the investigation is closing in on Eddie Harris's group.
A naive bellhop turned boxer under Nick's guidance. Known as Kid Galahad, he wins multiple fights by knockout. He pursues his dream of buying a farm while falling in love with Marie. Despite being deliberately sabotaged by Nick in the title fight, he ultimately wins the world heavyweight championship.
Unemployed engineer hired for $1000 to feign engagement with Elinor Bentley. He investigates the mysterious deaths of her former suitors, teams up with reporter Lil Barstow, and proposes a fake wedding to lure out the killer.
A Seattle logger and friendly rival of Joe for Helen's affection, Bill joins Joe's logging crew after suspecting that the accidents are meant to drive Joe out of business. Injured in one of the mishaps, he recovers with Rattle's help, confronts Gus over the sabotage, and ultimately marries Rattle.
An American Treasury investigator and detective sent to London to help Scotland Yard trace a counterfeit-currency ring. Posing as an efficiency expert, he investigates the freight line, works with Mac, and grows close to Sandra. He survives Fraser's attempt to kill him and helps bring the gang's operation to an end.
Wayne Morris has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Bomba, the Jungle Boy Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Paths of Glory, The Marksman, Star of Texas. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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