Alan Curtis

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Characters played by Alan Curtis

Babe — High Sierra (1941)

Babe is one of the men recruited to assist Roy in robbing the resort hotel, living at the abandoned logging camp with Red. He brings his girlfriend Marie along, participates in the failed getaway, and dies in the car accident that follows the interrupted robbery.

Fred Raymond — Renegade Girl (1946)

A Union captain who first encounters Jean when she escapes Major Barker's headquarters on his horse. He travels with her after Bob's death, saves her when White Cloud wounds her, and later searches for her after she leaves during her recovery. Raymond and Jean reunite and plan to marry, but he arrives too late to prevent her fatal confrontation with White Cloud.

Mark Foster — The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944)

Former partner of Robert Griffin who lost the diamond mine.

Mr. Crawford — The Naughty Nineties (1945)

Mr. Crawford is one of the wanted figures who meets Capt. Sam Jackson in Ironville. He participates in the crooked card game with Bonita Farrow, helps obtain controlling interest in the River Queen, and turns the showboat into a rigged gambling casino.

Tom Brand — Good Girls Go to Paris (1939)

Olaf's grandson and Sylvia's brother. He meets Jenny on a train and likes her even after she confesses her blackmail attempt, then takes her around New York nightclubs. His $5,000 gambling debt threatens the family until Jenny finds a way to cover it, and Olaf later announces Tom's engagement to her.

Scott Henderson — Phantom Lady (1944)

Henderson is a 32-year-old engineer whose wife is murdered after he spends an evening with a mysterious woman. Although his solid alibi is undermined by false witnesses, he is convicted and sentenced to death. Carol fights to prove his innocence, and he is freed after Marlow's crimes are revealed.

Bob Martin — Buck Privates (1941)

Bob Martin is Randolph Parker III's long-suffering valet who approaches military service with a more practical attitude than his employer. Their tensions grow because of Judy Gray, but Randolph later saves Bob during a war game, helping repair their relationship. Bob is ultimately offered an appointment to Officer Training School.

Hobe Carrington — Flight to Nowhere (1946)

Professional pilot hired by Dolly Lorraine to fly a group to Death Valley. He successfully navigates a storm to save Catherine from a disconnected oxygen mask, investigates a missing uranium map, uncovers Claude's treason, survives an assassination attempt, and ultimately marries Catherine.

John Harbison — Gung Ho! (1943)

Volunteer marine and ordained minister. He volunteers for the most dangerous assignment, believing his spiritual guidance is most needed where the risk of death is highest. Serves as a combat chaplain alongside the Raiders.

Karel Vavra — Hitler's Madman (1943)

A Czech paratrooper sent to form resistance cells in his hometown. He recruits villagers for sabotage, takes part in the ambush on Heydrich, and escapes into the forest with Jarmilla.

Eddie Miller — Mannequin (1938)

Jessie's irresponsible husband and bookmaker. He abandons her, gets arrested, and later schemes for her to marry and divorce Hennessey for money. He attempts to blackmail Jessie and falsely claims Hennessey is bankrupt.

Nicky Hayden — Hollywood Cavalcade (1939)

Molly Adair's film co-star and leading man, Nicky marries her after she grows frustrated with Mike Connors's absorption in filmmaking. His marriage to Molly causes Mike to fire them both in a fit of spite, while their popularity continues to rise. Later, Nicky is killed in an automobile accident while traveling with Molly to a film set.

Career Overview

Alan Curtis has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Olsen & Johnson in Hollywood Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Renegade Girl, Flight to Nowhere, New Wine. 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
44
Birth Date
1909-07-24
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1382576), public domain (CC0).