A bus passenger who initially hits on Ellie until Peter claims they are married. Later, he recognizes Ellie from a newspaper and tries to claim a portion of the reward. Peter successfully intimidates him by pretending to be a gang member, causing Shapeley to flee.
A U.S. Marine and one of Steve Gallagher’s good friends, O’Brien is confined with Steve and Mulligan after the men strike their sergeant. Following their release, he accompanies them to the lunch stand and carnival plans, then takes part in the fight that sends the trio back into the stockade.
Irene’s uncle, Felix brings her to Florida to perform and secures travel for the family, but quickly spends her earnings on lavish hotel expenses, clothes, jewelry, and food. He repeatedly seeks advances and tries to shift the bills onto others, while attempting to steer Jane toward Harrison. He ends up working in the hotel kitchen to repay his debts.
Joe Burke's right-hand man, who helps offer the casino to Ace so he can improve the business and seek revenge on Manning. During the final attack aboard the ship, Blooey releases the anchor, causing waves to sweep Manning and his men off the deck. He escapes with Ace and Eleanor using a life preserver.
A member of Louis Rondelle's South Pole expedition, Sock travels with Frisky and Hansen when their aircraft crashes and destroys most of their supplies. He injures his foot in the accident, and Frisky later amputates it. Believing he has become too much of a burden, Sock leaves the others while they sleep and goes off to die.
A newspaper reporter who keeps the public and legal pressure alive regarding the murder scandal, preventing the authorities from quietly burying the case.
Head of the Higgins family, often entangled in comedic domestic and financial mishaps.
Reluctant everyman father and husband, often dragged into comedic political and family schemes.
Clarence is a good-natured man who is mistaken for a cab driver and drives Mr. Wheeler home. He offers his handyman services, earns the Wheeler family's trust by convincing them of his honorable intentions, and ultimately wins Cora's heart.
Dedicated police sergeant assisting Vance with field investigations.
Tom is an FBI agent who goes undercover with Bob Anders to infiltrate the truck hijacking ring. Pretending to be a driver and then a thief, he helps gain Joseph Valkus's trust as part of the effort to break up the racket.
A close friend of the Johnsons who steps in to raise Dixie and Caroline's baby after the mother's death, keeping the child safe until the father's return.
Roscoe Karns has 136 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Higgins Family with 2 titles. Signature works include It Happened One Night, Murder Goes to College, Half Shot at Sunrise. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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