Otto Kruger

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Characters played by Otto Kruger

Judge Percy Mettrick — High Noon (1952)

The judge who sentenced Frank Miller to prison. When Miller is released and returns to Hadleyville, Mettrick flees and advises Kane to do the same. His retreat demonstrates how even the authority responsible for Miller's imprisonment refuses to support Kane against the returning outlaw.

Jeffrey Garth — Dracula's Daughter (1936)

A brilliant psychiatrist and former student of Van Helsing who attempts to cure Countess Zaleska while navigating a complex romantic and psychological bond.

Jules Amthor — Murder, My Sweet (1944)

A psychic healer connected to both Helen Grayle and the murdered Lindsay Marriott. He manipulates events by duping Moose Malloy and orchestrates Marlowe's imprisonment at a sanatorium. He is later discovered dead at his office, revealing he was part of the conspiracy.

John Coudair — Cover Girl (1944)

John is the editor of Vanity magazine and Cornelia Jackson's boss. He goes to Danny McGuire's nightclub to investigate Maurine Martin, but becomes captivated by Rusty because she looks exactly like Maribelle Hicks, the showgirl who enchanted him forty years earlier. He later discovers that Maribelle was Rusty's recently deceased grandmother and brings Noel Wheaton to see her perform.

Edward Randolph — Magnificent Obsession (1954)

A famous artist and close friend of Dr. Phillips. He helps Helen understand her husband's charitable philosophy, guides Merrick toward a new life purpose, and later delivers crucial news about Helen's illness to Merrick.

Stephen F. Austin — The Last Command (1955)

Austin is among the American men arrested for allegedly stirring rebellion against the Mexican government. Later, he tells Bowie that pacifism is no longer an option, helping persuade Bowie to side with the Texians. His conversation marks a turning point in Bowie's involvement in the struggle.

Paul Devon — Escape in the Fog (1945)

Paul Devon is the homeowner whose valuable grandfather clock attracts Schiller's suspicious attention. Schiller visits under the pretense of repairing it, suggesting that Devon's personal affairs are connected to hidden forces and the wider wartime conspiracy affecting Barry Malcolm and Eileen Carr.

Dr. Emil Von Behring — Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940)

A renowned colleague and friend who initially praises Ehrlich's staining work and collaborates with him on diphtheria antitoxin research. Though he initially discourages Ehrlich's chemical cure ambitions, he famously testifies in court that 606 will kill syphilis itself, securing Ehrlich's exoneration.

Paul Hendrix — Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943)

Nazi spy infiltrating desert kingdom.

Van Slack — Another Thin Man (1939)

Assistant District Attorney assisting in the investigation. Coordinates with Lieutenant Guild and Nick Charles to question suspects and gather evidence.

Mark Towers — Valentino (1951)

A powerful Hollywood producer who initially refuses to cast Rudolph but is convinced by a passionate dance performance at his party to give him the lead role in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. He later pressures King to reunite Rudolph and Joan for a sequel.

Kent 'Barry' Barringer — The Women in His Life (1933)

A famed criminal lawyer whose charm and courtroom brilliance conceal cynicism about justice and love. Barry wins acquittals through theatrical tactics, but collapses after discovering that Doris’s murdered mother was his ex-wife. His guilt leads to alcoholism, disbarment, and ultimately a risky sting against Tony Perez that saves Thomas.

Career Overview

Otto Kruger has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1923. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Ape Woman Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include High Noon, Dracula's Daughter, Escape in the Fog. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
90
Birth Date
1885-09-06 00:00:00
Birth Place
Toledo, Ohio, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q204013), public domain (CC0).