Associate or contact in the Invisible Man detective plot.
A saloon singer in Prescott, Reva attracts unwanted attention from Jacob Stint. Jackson Redan rescues her but later treats her coldly. When Stint's theft leads to Jackson being shot, Reva nurses him during his recovery, helping thaw his attitude toward her.
The Sultan's daughter, Armina is carried through the streets in a covered litter, and Aladdin risks punishment to see her face. She does not initially share his feelings, but later helps him escape by arranging for Novira to pass him the cell key. She recognizes that the apparent Sultan is Prince Hadji when she notices his missing arm scar, and ultimately marries Aladdin with her father's approval.
Holly Abbott's sister and Tony Brill's girlfriend, Gwen is connected to the mob boss at the center of Mick Flagg's infiltration. Holly ultimately betrays her sister, and Gwen is arrested as a result. The plot identifies her relationship to Holly and Brill and her arrest, but gives no further detail about her role in Brill's outfit.
Harry's wife sounds the alarm when he becomes trapped in his Murphy bed, bringing Firehouse 12 to their home. Later, when she needs rescuing, she thanks Smokey, Smitty, and McGinty with kisses, provoking Harry to knock the three firemen unconscious. The plot identifies her through her relationship with Harry rather than by a personal name.
Earthly contact or friend involved in the Broadway or afterlife subplot.
Mae Martin is Peggy Martin's mother and a burlesque chorus girl. When Bubbles LaRue quits, Mae secretly gives Peggy the chance to perform the special number, helping launch her daughter's starring career. Mae later warns Randy Carroll about their class difference and finally consents to the marriage.
Compassionate ally and romantic interest who supports the protagonist against injustice.
Mary Brent joins forces with Black Arrow, Pancho, and Tom Whitney after Black Arrow is driven from the Navajo reservation. Together, they set out to track down Buck Sherman and Jake Jackson, the men responsible for killing Aranho. The plot identifies her as one of Black Arrow's companions in this effort but gives no further details about her role.
Jenny is an inmate who seems to run the prison's other prisoners. She teams up with Melanee to pressure Anne into revealing the location of the robbery money, then escapes with her and Melanee after an earthquake. At Anne's home, Paul kills Jenny during the confrontation over the money.
Nola is the arrogant, top-billed star of the vaudeville show Blossom is scheduled to join. She claims the song Blossom requested and performs it instead. After a monkey throws a banana peel at her, Nola runs offstage, allowing Blossom to step in and sing the number that launches her rise to fame.
Dixie Jackson is Tony Forrest's girlfriend and accompanies him when he visits his sister Angela. After Audrey, Mary, and Angela run away to Los Angeles, Dixie and Tony help the girls find jobs at a dance hall. Her role connects the runaway girls with Tony and provides practical help once they reach the city.
Adele Jergens has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bowery Boys Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Sugarfoot, Armored Car Robbery, Ladies of the Chorus. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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