Aggressor appearing at the wrestling match in Shadow of the Thin Man.
Benito Mussolini is an Italian dictator who enters with Suki Yaki and presents Hitler with a miniature airplane he stole from Suki Yaki. He later becomes part of the insurance-policy plot, purchasing coverage for himself and Hitler, while the three men hide alarm-clock bombs under one another's pillows. At the firing squad, he pretends not to know Hitler and bargains for Italy.
Local resident or associate.
The Italian Axis leader who unexpectedly joins Hitler's secret journey to Norom with Suki Yaki. At Paj Mab's dinner, he finds the peppered soup bland and avoids entering the magician's trunk, citing his girth. Benson's interference and the escape from the island draw him into the same misadventures as Hitler, ending with him stuck headfirst in the beach sand.
Louis is one of foreign agent Rudolph Toller's underlings aboard the Morning Glory. He joins Toller and Bruno Bloch in trying to get the map that locates the Nitrolene deposits, placing him among the rivals pursuing Einreich's valuable information.
A strict police detective investigating the initial suicide and subsequent juvenile crimes. He pursues delinquent teens, questions club owners, and leads high-speed chases. Despite his hard-line law enforcement stance, he collaborates with the judge and a local reporter to transform the problematic teenage hangout into a wholesome community venue.
Henchman working for Dr. Dolan.
Character in the Shanghai Cobra case.
Dining facility officer managing soldier rations and order.
Carnival performer or handler managing a seal act in the sideshow.
Driver transporting passengers briefly in the background.
Gangster's muscle, provides physical comedy and threats.
Joe Devlin has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently The Thin Man Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Nazty Nuisance, The Devil with Hitler, The Newlywed's Boarder. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 11 universes
