Richard Webb

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Characters played by Richard Webb

Jim — Out of the Past (1947)

A childhood friend of the investigator's girlfriend who loves her. He follows the investigator to a meeting with her and later asks her to leave town with him to avoid the scandal. She accepts his departure proposal only after privately confirming what happened.

Sheriff Jones — Beware! The Blob (1972)

Law enforcement officer investigating strange disappearances.

Tom Bradley — The Phantom Stagecoach (1957)

Bradley is one of Patterson's drivers and the inside man in Maroon's scheme, providing information about the stages and helping arrange a holdup. He hopes to become rich and marry Fran, but resists killing and eventually intervenes when Farrow attacks the captured sheriff. After turning against Maroon, Bradley helps bring the gang's crimes to light.

Dr. Marlow — The Werewolf of Woodstock (1975)

Dr. Marlow is the family physician who treats Bert after the farmer is badly burned by an electrical shock at the Woodstock site. He bandages Bert and advises bed rest, but the werewolf later kills him as the violence spreads through the community.

Andy Callahan — Mara Maru (1952)

Mason's partner in a Manila salvage business, Callahan is murdered after talking drunkenly about sunken treasure. Earlier that day, he had publicly threatened to kill Mason, and his jealousy over Stella's past relationship with Mason helps make Mason a suspect. Callahan's death sets the investigation and the search for the treasure in motion.

Alan Kincaid — Carson City (1952)

Alan Kincaid is Jeff's half-brother and had hoped to marry Susan Mitchell. After Susan tells him she has never seen him as more than a brother, Alan blames Jeff for changing her feelings, creating a personal conflict alongside Carson City's wider dispute over the railroad. Jeff denies having interfered.

Ken Crowley — I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951)

Acting on Mason's orders, Ken Crowley is tasked with meeting Gerhardt Eisler's plane in Pittsburgh. He must identify the false name Eisler is using, learn where he plans to stay, and report those findings to Mason.

James A. Franklin — This Woman Is Dangerous (1952)

An FBI agent investigating the murder of a policeman and tracking Matt Jackson. He is contacted by private investigator Joe Crossland but is shot and killed by Matt before he can relay critical information. Later, he is mentioned as stating that Beth Austin may receive leniency for her cooperation.

Col. Callan — Starlift (1951)

A military colonel who drives Nell, Doris, and Ruth back to Travis Air Force Base. He suggests they visit the hospital to greet wounded soldiers, facilitating their involvement with the troops.

Career Overview

Richard Webb has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work is anchored in the The Blob universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Distant Drums, The Invisible Monster, Out of the Past. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
62
Birth Date
1915-09-09
Birth Place
Bloomington, Illinois, USA

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