Witty, cynical private investigator and former detective. Known for dry humor and sharp deductive skills.
Ship's medical officer providing care and comic relief to the crew.
J.D. is a charming, classy, wealthy widower whom Schatze deliberately chooses as her ideal husband. He courts her and prepares to marry her, but Schatze cannot proceed after realizing that she loves Tom Brookman. When she confesses, J.D. graciously agrees to call off the ceremony rather than force a marriage without her love.
The witty and brilliant amateur detective who drives the investigation. He utilizes his sharp deductive skills and social connections to unravel the murder of Robert Landis, ultimately exposing the true culprit and protecting the innocent.
A homeless man hired as the Bullock family's butler after helping Irene win a scavenger hunt. He challenges the family's elitist behavior, saves Alexander's business through financial dealings, and later converts the dump into a nightclub that creates jobs and housing for homeless men.
A brilliant but initially neglectful lawyer who secures an acquittal for Nancy Harrison. After a misunderstanding involving a misplaced watch, he reconciles with his wife. He later takes on the defense of Judith Wilson, successfully securing a self-defense verdict, and ultimately forgives Evelyn for her actions.
A suave and charismatic jewel thief who orchestrates a heist at an exclusive jewelry shop. He becomes fascinated by Baroness Teri, steals her ring, and later uses a staged arrest by his accomplice Detective Fritz to spend a romantic night with her. He reveals hidden safes of stolen jewels and plans to flee to Nice, ultimately escaping real police while protecting Teri from suspicion.
Witty retired detective who solves crimes alongside his wife.
Witty retired detective solving mysteries with wife Nora and dog Asta.
Amateur detective and protagonist who returns to New York with his family. He investigates the murder of Colonel MacFay, using deductive reasoning to uncover a conspiracy involving dream-based threats, a delayed assassination mechanism, and a double identity.
A third-generation butler serving Count Albert Sandor, Johann is unexpectedly elected to parliament for the opposition Social Progressive Party and continues working in the household. His attacks on the Count's unfulfilled promises help him rise to party leadership. He loves Baroness Katrina, and after their relationship develops, he becomes her husband.
Robert Courtland is a millionaire devoted to theatrical productions who falls in love with Lora Nixon. He backs a show featuring Lora and her family, then deliberately gets Dot Nixon and Dash Nixon drunk on opening night to restore their successful low-comedy style. After the show succeeds and Lora reconciles with Donald Ogden, Robert retires, having learned the value of love.
William Powell has 118 screen credits in a career dating back to 1922. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Thin Man Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include The Thin Man, After the Thin Man, Mister Roberts. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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