Wealthy patriarch and primary murder victim. His death sets the first film's plot in motion.
A seasoned chain gang veteran who befriends Allen, assists him in planning and funding his first escape, and joins him for a second, fatal breakout attempt.
The local lawman guarding the jail. He remains resolute and refuses to surrender Joe Wilson to the enraged mob, directly leading to the jail being burned down with dynamite.
The protagonist, a widowed doctor who settles in Westport after WWI. He adopts Jean, generously treats townsfolk, and tirelessly campaigns for a hospital. Despite being blacklisted by George Sykes and suspended for warning about a polio outbreak, his public health efforts are ultimately vindicated. He dies peacefully after reconciling with his son and earning community respect.
Jackson is Sam Houston's friend and a fellow fighter, beside whom Houston is wounded. After becoming President of the United States, Jackson appoints Houston governor of Tennessee and later suggests that he accept an ambassadorial role with the Cherokee.
Dr. Andrew Macpherson is Peter Grimm's doctor and old friend. He believes in the afterlife and seances, a belief Peter scoffs at while alive. After Peter dies and discovers that his friend was right about the afterlife, Andrew's convictions are borne out.
District Attorney among the guests. Brandishes a gun during the standoff, is accidentally shot and killed by Sylvia, and aided in the wrongful commitment of Henry's brother.
A forensic doctor at police headquarters, described as a wizened little man who delights in a 'nice, juicy murder.' His repeated laboratory discoveries overturn earlier theories, including evidence that changes the estimated time of Bates's death and reveals cocaine in Bates's system.
A friendly boarding house owner for theatrical performers who takes in Betsy Brown. He owes back rent to Sarah Wendling, which triggers the initial legal dispute that sets the story in motion.
An old shipmate of Captain Bart and his assistant at the lighthouse, Joey knows the truth about John Hamilton's death: he stabbed Hamilton and helped dispose of the body. He resents Edward's courtship of Flotsam, attempts to attack him, and later extinguishes the lighthouse lamp, causing a threat to the yacht before a ghostly apparition frightens him to his death.
Edward Ellis has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work is anchored in the The Thin Man Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Main Street Lawyer, The Man in Blue, Three Sons. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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