The Chief of Police locked out of his mansion, mistakenly arrested by the patrol officers, whose identity triggers gunfire and their escape.
Captain Bull is the tough ship's captain who reacts angrily to Chester's presence aboard the cruise ship. He tells the cabdriver that he must either work his way across the vessel or be murdered, making Chester's unwanted passage conditional on labor. He therefore acts as an immediate authority over Chester.
Henry Chapple is Robert Evans's employer and Georgie's father. After dangerous working conditions lead to the death of Evans's son, Chapple refuses to fix the problem, prompting Evans to kidnap Georgie. Years later, Chapple encounters an injured Evans and provides him with the best medical care he can, regardless of the cost.
Mike Dyer is Maggie's stepfather and admires her. After Maggie struggles with him, she runs away with her little sister to Bull Frog. He later locates Maggie and nearly overpowers her before a gunshot leaves him apparently dead; he is ultimately only wounded.
Victor is described as a man of despicable character who takes Katinka Veche from one place to another, eventually bringing her to Arizona. His control over Katinka is part of the painful past that keeps her from revealing herself when Jan is brought to her shack. Victor later dies, after which Katinka goes to New York and reunites with Jan.
Ezekiel is Tilly Whaley's sanctimonious father. While John is away, he takes Tilly back to her home, where she is granted a divorce from John. His action separates the couple and contributes to the events that lead to their later reunion.
Chuck Purdy is an accomplice of "Widder" Gasper. Acting with Widder and her son Bud, he helps capture Selah Blair, who has run away, and hold her captive in a cave. Their purpose is to get Selah to reveal where she hid the $1,000 she received as a reward.
Frank Brownlee has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work is anchored in the The Three Mesquiteers Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Midnight Patrol, The Whistle, Hearts Are Trumps. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
