James Flavin

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Characters played by James Flavin

Mate Briggs — King Kong (1933)

Senior officer on the Venture who assists Captain Englehorn.

Military Policeman — Mister Roberts (1955)

Law enforcement personnel with a brief cameo role.

Insp. Wellman — Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff (1949)

Police inspector investigating the murder. He keeps the house detective under protective custody and later helps rescue the bellboy from the caverns.

Clancy (uncredited) — Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)

Minor character in the 1940 film, part of the theatrical world.

First Mate on Yacht — The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

A crew member aboard the luxury yacht present during the voyage and subsequent disaster.

Police Chief Martin — Francis in the Haunted House (1956)

Local police chief investigating the castle murders, initially distrusts Prescott.

Brophy — Blondie Hits the Jackpot (1949)

Construction associate or rival in labor plot.

Pat Johnson — Desert Fury (1947)

Pat Johnson is the sheriff whom Fritzi Haller asks to arrest Eddie Bendix for the murder of his wife. He refuses because she has provided no evidence, showing a more cautious and procedural response than Fritzi wants. Pat's limited but important appearance supports the plot's conflict over Eddie's past.

2nd Cop — While New York Sleeps (1938)

Minor police officer assisting in crime scene management and patrol duties.

Kerrigan — One Touch of Venus (1948)

A detective hired by Whitfield to investigate the missing statue and enforce the theft accusation against Eddie.

Policeman in Accident Car (uncredited) — Blondie (1938)

Traffic officer at crash site.

Policeman Reardon (uncredited) — Song of the Thin Man (1947)

Officer maintaining order during investigations.

Career Overview

James Flavin has 287 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 19 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bowery Boys Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include King Kong, Francis in the Haunted House, The Airmail Mystery. 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
287
Birth Date
1906-05-14
Birth Place
Portland, Maine, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 19 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1308174), public domain (CC0).