Willard Gates is Raven's employer and the owner of a Los Angeles nightclub connected to Nitro Chemical Corporation. He double-crosses Raven with marked bills, hires Ellen Graham, and arranges a fake suicide to silence her after she is recruited to spy on him. Raven later forces Gates to sign a confession before killing him.
A notorious pirate appointed Governor of Jamaica to suppress his former comrades. He faces distrust from locals and pirates, attempts to maintain order amid political impeachment threats, and ultimately loses his post after Jamie's actions. He eventually abandons his governorship to return to his pirate life.
The celestial gatekeeper who personally greets Henry and questions his qualifications for Heaven. After listening to his life story, he denies Henry entry to Paradise and points him toward a vacant room in the annex instead.
Ed Cornell is the police inspector investigating Vicky Lynn's murder. Though he lacks enough evidence to hold Frankie Christopher, he is convinced of Frankie's guilt and abuses his authority while pursuing him. Cornell ultimately admits he tried to frame Frankie because of his jealousy over Vicky.
Warren is a professional swindler and Mrs. Worthington's partner. He meets her at Susan's department store and tells her that their supposed daughter, another partner in their schemes, has run away to marry. He helps recruit Susan as a substitute and travels with her and Mrs. Worthington, including in their attempt to swindle John.
A distinguished composer living at 12 Hangover Square, George suffers stress-induced amnesia and loses an entire day after killing a shop owner. He becomes obsessed with Netta, nearly strangles Barbara during another episode, kills Netta, and ultimately remains at his burning piano while Barbara, Sir Henry, and Middleton watch.
Mr. Slade is a serial killer secretly lodging in the Bonting household. His strange behavior includes turning portraits of women toward the wall and burning objects at night. He becomes obsessed with Kitty Langley, attempts to make her his next victim, flees Inspector John Warwick's men, and dies by leaping into the river.
Clive Oxford is an art dealer who recognizes Priam Farll's paintings when Alice begins selling them and buys them cheaply, later reselling them for a large profit. After Lady Vale sues him over a painting that appears to postdate Farll's reported death, Oxford tracks down Farll and summons him to court, seeking evidence that Farll is alive.
Jack Chesney's father, who reveals that inherited debts will damage the family's finances for several years. He considers marrying Donna Lucia as a way to clear those debts and initially mistakes Babbs in disguise for her, but gracefully accepts rejection after Jack privately urges Babbs to refuse the proposal.
Radisson's friend and fellow explorer, Gooseberry shares his hope of opening a trading post in the Hudson's Bay region. He helps free Edward, takes part in the expedition and the effort to gain the king's favor, and celebrates with Radisson when the trading post flourishes.
Laird Cregar has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Signature works include This Gun for Hire, Hangover Square, The Black Swan. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
