Warren Hymer

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Characters played by Warren Hymer

Kid Mulligan — Bluebeard's Eighth Wife (1938)

Kid Mulligan is a boxer whom Nicole recruits through Monsieur Pepinard to impersonate her lover. His assigned task is to be found alone with Nicole and knock Michael unconscious, creating grounds for a divorce. Because Albert returns at the wrong moment, Kid Mulligan mistakes Albert for Michael and knocks out the wrong man instead.

Hans 'Dutch' Havermann — Hitler- Dead or Alive (1942)

Hans 'Dutch' Havermann is one of the three gangster ex-convicts released from Alcatraz and hired by Samuel Thornton to capture Hitler. He joins Steve Maschick and Joe Conway on the mission, posing as a musician to gain access to Hitler.

Gimp — Show Them No Mercy! (1935)

Gimp is one of the kidnappers who returns to the hideout with Tobey, Pitch, and Buzz after the ransom for Tom Hansen has been collected. Once the gang learns the money is marked, he tries to buy a streetcar ticket, but police spot him. He is killed, further reducing the gang and helping bring the kidnapping plot to an end.

Herman Krantz — Spy Train (1943)

Krantz is the Moltes' henchman and Millie's boyfriend. He is supposed to retrieve evidence of the spies' activities from the station baggage check, but gives Millie the ticket stub for the bomb instead. He alerts the Moltes by telegram and is arrested while trying to retrieve the evidence bag.

'Knock-Out' Walters — One Is Guilty (1934)

Petty thief and former sparring partner of the victim, primary suspect in the apartment murder.

Joe Gormley — So's Your Aunt Emma! (1942)

One of Gus Hammond’s henchmen, Joe attends the boxing match with Duke and sees Terry sitting with Emma. Mistaking her for the gangster Ma Parker, he and Duke warn her to leave Mickey alone. After Emma leaves, men working for Flower Henderson kill Joe and Duke, and Emma becomes a murder suspect because she was last seen speaking with them.

Butch — Navy Wife (1935)

Butch is a sailor who enters the naval hospital after pretending to have dislocated his hip. Because he actually has a double-jointed hip, the injury is fabricated so he can create an excuse to see nurse Vicky Blake, linking his comic deception to her hospital storyline.

Cannon Delmont — Speakeasy (1929)

Crooked boxing manager and racketeer who controls Paul Martin and protects underground speakeasies. He harbors an inappropriate interest in Alice, resents her investigation, and orchestrates a betting fix. To sideline her, he kidnaps and locks Alice away, but is ultimately shot and killed by the speakeasy pianist.

Smacksey — We Have Our Moments (1937)

Smacksey is an accomplice in the theft committed with the Rutherfords. During the voyage, he hides the stolen money in Mary's trunk, drawing her into the crime and making her possession of the money a source of trouble. The synopsis does not provide further details about his background or his relationship with the other characters.

Smiley Corbin — The Unholy Garden (1931)

Hunt's uncouth American accomplice with a weakness for women. He loses previous robbery proceeds to a woman and later betrays Hunt's secret to Eliza Mowbray after falling for her. During the climax, he uses his gun to hold off the other criminals while Hunt secures Camille's escape, later receiving a flower instead of his cut of the loot.

Mitch — Sinners' Holiday (1930)

Operates a clandestine bootlegging business beneath the arcade while doubling as a sideshow operator. He attempts to flirt with Jennie but is rebuffed by Angel. After his arrest, he is betrayed by Harry, who steals his profits. Upon release, Mitch is shot and killed by Harry on the pier.

Oscar Pender — The Case of the Curious Bride (1935)

Individual connected to the Pender family mystery and financial motives.

Career Overview

Warren Hymer has 123 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Joe Palooka series with 1 titles. Signature works include Hitler- Dead or Alive, Mr. Moto in Danger Island, Goldie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
123
Birth Date
1906-02-25
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1638388), public domain (CC0).