Chester is a swindler who claims to have a pill that converts water into fuel, secretly replacing water with gasoline to support the deception. He works with Stan and Ollie to exploit their performances, later disguises himself as a police officer, and ultimately demonstrates genuine intent to return money to Susan Cowan's mother.
Staples is the smugglers' contact who gives Dancer and Julian their operational instructions. He tells them to retrieve the heroin, leave it inside an antique ship's binnacle at Sutro's Museum, and depart before 4:05 pm. His deadline increases the pressure when the shipment is found to be incomplete.
A corrupt city administrator and syndicate bag man who collects weekly payments for the crime organization. He is unexpectedly shot and killed during the staged robbery at Bardeman's house, triggering the police investigation.
Grant is a young inventor developing a revolutionary invisible-ray device for jungle warfare during World War II. With help from Stan and Ollie, he promotes the invention despite a disastrous demonstration. He is Trudy's romantic interest, and his persistence ultimately earns Wentworth's approval and financial support.
Robert Bailey has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Signature works include Stro: The Michael D'Asaro Story, Dark Brandon, Jitterbugs. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
