John Emery

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Characters played by John Emery

Cody Clark — A Lawless Street (1955)

Cody Clark owns the saloon in Medicine Bend and joins Hamer Thorne in a secret conspiracy to drive Marshal Calem Ware out of town. When their plans require stronger measures, Clark helps resort to hiring Harley Baskam. Thorne later accidentally kills Clark while mistaking him for Ware.

Paul Gerente — Eyes in the Night (1942)

Character involved in the espionage or murder plot.

Wheeler — The Girl Can't Help It (1956)

Wheeler is a former rival of Marty 'Fats' Murdock who controls the jukebox industry. He initially admires Jerri Jordan's recording but refuses to promote it after learning that Murdock wrote the song. He later arranges an assassination attempt, then changes course when Murdock's performance wins the audience and signs him instead.

Jean Cornudet — Mademoiselle Fifi (1944)

A political firebrand on the coach who initially snubs Elizabeth after her ordeal. Overcome by guilt, he apologizes, regains his patriotism, shoots a Prussian lancer to protect the church bell, and helps hide Elizabeth after the stabbing.

Dr. Karl Eckstrom — Rocketship X-M (1950)

Part of the exploration team on Mars. Killed during the ambush by primitive Martian tribesmen, struck down by a stone axe while defending the group.

Rinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi' — The Mad Magician (1954)

Rinaldi aka 'The Great Rinaldi' is a headlining magician whom Don Gallico initially impersonates. He deduces that Gallico murdered Claire while disguised as Ross Ormond and blackmails him for access to Gallico's future illusions. Gallico kills him and then assumes his identity and tour.

George Harrington — The Voice of the Turtle (1947)

A playwright who approaches Sally about a role in his play. He explains that the part is currently played by an actress expecting a baby, while clarifying that this is not why Sally has been called in. He also warns Sally about the reputation of Henry Atherton, the prospective leading man.

Premier Gilchi Tanaka — Blood on the Sun (1945)

Premier Gilchi Tanaka is the Japanese leader associated with the expansionist plan published by the Tokyo Chronicle. He offers Nick Condon a large payment to recover the missing document, uses Iris Hilliard in the retrieval effort, and commits seppuku after her escape and his resulting disgrace.

Tomasso — The Corsican Brothers (1942)

Baron Colonna's trusted adviser, Tomasso works out that the Franchi twins are behind the attacks on Colonna's relatives and helps set a trap using Isabelle as bait. During the confrontation with Lucien, Tomasso shoots him in the back. Though fatally wounded, Lucien kills Tomasso before collapsing.

Mario Du Billar — The Spanish Main (1945)

A treacherous pirate identified as one of the principal enemies opposed by Capt. Laurent Van Horn and Contessa Francesca. Along with Capt. Benjamin Black and Don Juan Alvarado, he forms part of the hostile forces that Van Horn and Francesca set out to defeat after their alliance develops into a romantic partnership.

Dr. Hubbell Eliot — Kronos (1957)

Dr. Hubbell Eliot is the chief of LabCentral whose mind is taken over by the energy force controlling the alien machine. Through him, the machine receives and acts on information, but he intermittently regains control, explains its purpose as an energy accumulator, and finally seals himself in a room to contain the force.

Clayton Evans — George Washington Slept Here (1942)

A married traveling actor who takes shelter from a storm at the Fuller house. His presence triggers a brief romantic interest from Madge, who considers abandoning her family to run away with him.

Career Overview

John Emery has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Joe Palooka series with 1 titles. Signature works include Spellbound, Mademoiselle Fifi, Rocketship X-M. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
33
Birth Date
1905-05-20
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3181436), public domain (CC0).