Cy Kendall

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Characters played by Cy Kendall

Col. Ralph Sergeant — Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942)

Circus owner seeking Boy for his act.

Halligan — Johnny Eager (1941)

Halligan is Johnny's dissatisfied business partner who gains Julio after Julio defects. He leads an armed confrontation against Johnny, Lisbeth, and Jimmy, turning the internal dispute into the final gunfight. Johnny kills Halligan while trying to protect Lisbeth and enable their escape.

Chief of Police (uncredited) — Hot Water (1937)

Head of local law enforcement, oversees police operations.

Alexander Stiles — King of the Pecos (1936)

Stiles is the antagonist who seeks control of the ranchers' land, water, and cattle. After Mr. and Mrs. Clayborn refuse to sell, his henchmen murder them and beat their son. He manipulates water claims, steals cattle, and kills ranchers who resist; John confronts him over the murders.

Joe Herschel — After Midnight with Boston Blackie (1943)

Club owner and criminal mastermind hiding the stolen diamonds.

Nick Kane — The Fargo Kid (1940)

A property assessor who knows that a gold vein lies beneath Caleb Winters’s claim, Kane plots with Bush Cleveland to obtain the land by arranging Winters’s death and pressuring his widow to sell. He mistakes the Fargo Kid for Deuce Mallory and pays him $5,000, then hires the real Mallory as well. Kane is shot dead as the sheriff arrives.

Max Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall) — The Saint Takes Over (1940)

Criminal or businessman involved in the framing plot.

George Webster Deacon — Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944)

Local figure in The Chinese Cat, provides clues about the locked-room murder.

Compeau — Docks of New York (1945)

An accomplice of the Gestapo and thief. Steals a necklace and becomes a primary threat to the gang.

Jumbo Madigan — Alias Boston Blackie (1942)

An informant who supplies Blackie with crucial details identifying Steve Caveroni as Joe Trilby's accomplice in the robbery.

Slade Henaberry — Land Beyond the Law (1937)

Slade Henaberry makes a deal with Tascosa to buy the stolen cattle. Chip finds the two men together, and a fight breaks out in which Henaberry is killed. His attempted purchase connects him directly to the rustlers' stolen cattle and to Chip's effort to bring the gang to justice.

Cass McAndrews, Sheriff — Billy the Kid (1941)

The sheriff of Lincoln, Cass McAndrews imprisons Pedro Gonzales before Billy Bonney helps him escape. Later, Dan Hickey tries to use the sheriff to kill Billy and make the shooting appear to be an escape attempt. Tim Ward disarms him, and Billy kills him while believing he is still trying to murder them.

Career Overview

Cy Kendall has 122 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 19 cinematic universes — most prominently Boston Blackie Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Meatless Flyday, The Old Prospector, The Lonely Trail. 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
122
Birth Date
1898-03-09
Birth Place
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 19 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5197309), public domain (CC0).