Wealthy psychopath who proposes a criss-cross murder pact to Guy Haines. He murders Miriam, attempts to frame Guy, tries to strangle Barbara, and sends Guy a package to kill his father. He ultimately dies under a runaway carousel after a physical confrontation with Guy, with Guy's lighter found in his hand.
A window dresser at Whitfield's department store who accidentally brings the Venus statue to life. He becomes the central human protagonist, struggling to hide her while facing false theft accusations.
A military officer who observes the first chain reaction at the University of Chicago and is later assigned to General Leslie R. Groves. Nixon accompanies Matt Cochran on the bomb transport mission to Tinian and, after Cochran dies from radioactive exposure, returns home to tell Anne Cochran the news.
Jimmy Dobson is a bellboy who mistakes Princess Veronica for a new maid and later becomes her personal attendant. He falls for her, but gradually realizes that Leslie Odell loves him and that he loves her. He refuses to become Veronica's supposed king, choosing to remain in New York with Leslie instead.
A small-town soldier on a 48-hour leave who meets Alice, spends the weekend with her, proposes marriage, and navigates military regulations to wed before returning to war.
One of the thirteen defenders who survives the initial engagements. He is wounded during the final massive assault and is shot while the remaining soldiers fight hand-to-hand.
Promoted soldier seeking shortcuts to heroism during WWII France occupation.
Journalist turned soldier navigating basic training with comedic mishaps and self-serving schemes.
Older brother working for the federal government. Suspected of communist sympathies due to provocative behavior and a relationship with a Soviet spy. After a family conflict and failed escape, he repents, records a confession, and is assassinated by communist agents.
Robert Walker has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work is anchored in the Private Hargrove universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Strangers on a Train, One Touch of Venus, The Beginning or the End. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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