A sensationalist defense attorney representing Eddie. Attempts to discredit Ben by falsely claiming Eddie had a romantic relationship with Laurie, provoking a physical confrontation that Ben wins.
Vivian Heldon's married and reluctant lover, whom she confronts after he ignores her call for help. He shoots Vivian, buries her body, and hides the car, then denies knowing her and threatens Mrs. Smerrling before fleeing. Peter Moralas ultimately arrests him at the train station.
Detective Sgt. Truscott is an investigator following the gang after its robbery and escape. He and other investigators connect Lee Fontaine to the criminals, and he recognizes that a supposed reporter entering the hospital is a disguised investigator. His recognition brings the pursuit to a critical confrontation.
Victor Backett is a corrupt attorney who possesses the $30,000 stolen by Joe from his office. He framed Emil Lorrison and extorted money with Lucille Colner and George Garsell, then refuses Joe's attempt to return the cash and sends Garsell and a taxi driver to recover it.
Edmon Ryan has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Signature works include X Marks the Spot, The Playground, Two for the Seesaw. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
