Local businessman or official residing in the mining town.
Prosecutor in courtroom
'Poohbah' Evans is Stephen's servant and the only companion explicitly remaining with him after most Western diplomats evacuate Russia. His presence emphasizes Stephen's isolation while Stephen waits for instructions and struggles to find a role amid the revolution and its aftermath.
The father who steals the monkey's paw, makes a wish for £200, and faces devastating consequences when his son dies in a workplace accident. He desperately uses the remaining wishes to reverse the tragedy before waking to discover the entire sequence was a dream.
Associate or suspect involved in the Honolulu murder investigation.
Jacob is a doorman at the Ethridge theatre. On the evening of Ethridge's expected final rendezvous with Joan, Jacob shoots and kills his boss. After Geoffrey is convicted because of Mary's testimony, Mary enlists Joan's help to persuade Jacob to turn himself in, and his confession leads to Geoffrey's release.
Royle's longtime manservant and devoted admirer. He plays a crucial role early in the story by saving Royle from committing suicide after the pianist learns of his permanent deafness.
A prominent Jewish banker hired by Disraeli to finance the Suez Canal acquisition. His banking house is sabotaged by Russian agents, rendering his cheque worthless, but Disraeli's intervention secures new funding and saves the transaction.
James Pettison plots to ruin William Hart, whose steel plant employs John Reeves during Reeves's wager. Reeves foils Pettison's scheme, making Pettison an antagonist in the conflict surrounding Hart and his business.
Hutchinson is an insurance clerk and a confederate of Nicholas Revel and Joe Palmer in the diamond robbery. After the crime, he is picked up for questioning, leading Nick to fear that he may reveal their involvement. His arrest increases the pressure on Nick as he tries to leave his criminal life behind.
A renegade British exile serving as the Raja's chief assistant and telegraph operator. He misleads the prisoners into believing he will help them escape, prompting them to throw him off a balcony to his death.
Professor Sterling is Otto Becker’s good friend and fellow stamp enthusiast. Otto entrusts him with a message intended to reach the police, but Sterling is killed in a staged traffic accident before he can help. His death demonstrates the danger Otto faces in trying to expose the spy ring.
Ivan F. Simpson has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Invisible Man with 1 titles. Signature works include The Monkey's Paw, The Man Who Played God, British Agent. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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