Angie's talent agent who initially helps secure a radio spot for Angie and Ken. After Ken files for divorce, Mike assists Angie in finding new work at a club, hoping to help her regain stability and custody of her daughter.
Click Donovan, identified in the plot as Charles D. Brown, is Timmie Donovan's no-good gambler father. Pretending to be at death's door, he extorts a promise from Timmie to throw The Pookah's prep race so he can get money for a supposed cure. Timmie later takes the Cup entrance fee from him, and Click is arrested.
Police captain and Paul's superior who approves Maisie's undercover training.
Newspaper or publication editor, possibly involved in reporting the crime.
A passenger traveling with Rose and Tina. He participates in the initial dispute over card cheating at the hotel, which leads to the group being ejected before boarding the train.
A boxing promoter who partners with trainer Skip Davis to rig matches. They plan to bet on Steve Nelson losing when faced with a legitimate opponent, a scheme ultimately thwarted by Steve.
Doc is Betty Elliott's father and a friend and father figure to Chris Harper. He guides Chris in caring for sick animals in town. Betty wants him to marry Chris's widowed mother, Julie Harper, and takes an active role in his business and social affairs.
The manager of the High Steppers Burlesque Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who hires Ralph 'Skid' Johnson and Bonny Lee King as a performing team. After their separation, he hires Skid for a leading role but sends for Bonny when Skid's drinking jeopardizes the production, helping create the circumstances for their reunion.
Steve Conway is the editor of the magazine where Click Stewart works. He gives Click the assignment to find an exclusive story, prompting her to investigate William Reardon and photograph him living on the street. His role in the plot is to set Click's reporting in motion; the summary does not describe further involvement in the later conflict.
Kenny's city editor and best friend who leads the investigation into the murder, uncovering crucial clues such as the car's neutral gear and the victim's lack of blood from the crash.
Newspaper editor who promotes Barney and offers his farm for the Christmas column.
Hugo is J. J. Hobart's production partner and works with Morty Wethered after their stock-market losses leave the new show unfunded. Because the insurance policy would pay if J. J. dies, Hugo joins efforts to help bring about that outcome and later supports the plan to have Genevieve Larkin seduce J. J.
Charles D. Brown has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Maisie Ravier Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include In This Corner, Apology for Murder, The Way of a Maid. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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