Michael Howland's teenage son, Tommie resents moving near the prison and later helps inmates with a breakout after quarrelling with his father. Nearly two years later, he returns as a prisoner convicted of armed robbery. His conscience leads him to stop Purcell from joining Deutsch's escape attempt, but Deutsch shoots him.
A war veteran and associate of Jim Bullock and Whitey Temple in the effort to solve the veterans' housing problem. He helps raise funds from other G.I.s and participates in the bid to convert an Army camp into housing. He is also present when Michael J. 'Mike' O'Connor's identity is revealed.
Gang boss who initially befriends the boys
Edward Ryan has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work is anchored in the The Bowery Boys Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Within These Walls, Angels in Disguise, The Caribbean Mystery. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
