A U.S. Navy intelligence officer who monitors intercepted Japanese transmissions with Bratton in Washington. He helps interpret the messages concerning the Japanese embassy, the fourteen-part communication, and the destruction of code machines, supporting the deduction that a surprise attack will follow the diplomatic exchange.
Lt. Pat Murphy is Mike Hammer's friend in law enforcement. When Mike brings him the suspiciously hot box found at the Hollywood Athletic Club, Murphy examines the situation and warns him away. He hints that the object is connected to a top-secret government experiment, giving Mike important information without joining the investigation directly.
John is Barbara's father, the wealthy target of the gang's ransom demand. Ma Grissom sends him a note demanding one million dollars for Barbara's return, and John hires Dave Fenner when the captivity stretches on. After Slim dies and Barbara mourns him, John reacts with disgust and walks away.
Horatio "Hank" Teagle is a screenwriter connected to Charles Castle and Marion Castle. He attends their dinner, leaves Hollywood to write a new novel, and asks Marion to choose between him and Charles. After Charles's death, Hank tells Smiley Coy that exposing the truth will end Stanley Hoff's career.
A member of the bomb disposal unit who is killed in the line of duty while attempting to defuse a 1000-pound unexploded bomb. His death prompts discussions about distributing the survival bet money to his family.
The dour father of Gertrude, Charlotte, and Clifford, Mr. Wentworth heads a prosperous family near Boston. He gives Felix and Eugenia a neighboring cottage because they are relatives, though he declines Felix's offer to paint his portrait. He is bewildered by Felix's request to marry Gertrude before accepting the match.
Wesley Addy has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Signature works include What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Network, Hiroshima. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
