James 'Mac' McCarthy is the pilot of the transport aircraft carrying the stranded group. After fuel problems and a storm force a crash landing, he helps bring the survivors to the mansion. Dr. Miklos Sangre later places him under a spell and shoots him, making him a direct victim of the doctor's conspiracy.
Grant Gardner is the district attorney who secretly acts as Captain America, a masked crime-fighter admired by Mayor Randolph. He investigates the suspicious suicides, rescues Gail Richards from captivity, shoots her attacker, and opposes Cyrus Maldor’s plans to obtain the Dynamic Vibrator and eliminate him.
Randy Brooks is a reporter and a romantic rival for June Terry's affections. He persuades June Terry to play a practical joke on Jess Arno by placing a wax figure with a knife at the cottage, then accompanies her and the police when the supposed body disappears. His stunt intensifies the mystery and damages Jess's credibility.
Bill is a headstrong airline pilot and Joan's husband. After being fired for flying dangerously, he keeps his job when Jim learns of his marriage to Joan. Jealous of Ike's assignment, Bill steals the proving-flight aircraft, crashes in the jungle, and marries L-Ana. When he leaves without her, her brother kills him; Jim later tells Joan a protective account of his death.
Adventurous boy gang member known for his western-themed antics.
Marjorie's brother and a member of the family that runs a boarding house where Jim rents a room. Jim wins money from George in horseshoes but returns it after learning George cannot afford the loss. Later, George becomes a professional gambler at the local track and tells Jim that Lady Luck is racing there.
Cliff Halliday is a reporter whose enthusiastic buildup helps Billy Conn get a title shot. His role connects the press attention around Billy with the opportunity to fight for the title. The plot summary identifies him as supporting Billy's rise, but gives no further details about his personal relationship with Billy or the other characters.
Chester is involved in the treasure hunt and takes a boat with Mabel after Asa shows him the map. He later has a gun that Abigail confiscates and gives to Asa. During a fight between Mabel and Asa, Asa shoots Chester. The sheriff subsequently tells Asa that Chester was a murderer, which leads to Asa's release.
A bank robber identified by the silver dollar he uses as a trademark. He abducts Humphrey through Gypsy Toland while seeking revenge against a crooked lookalike, and initially believes Humphrey is that man. After Louise offers herself as a hostage, Red helps expose the person connected to his trademark but is killed in a shootout with the FBI.
A wheeler-dealer grifter who co-organizes the fake wedding. He promotes a rescued dancer as an amnesiac stripper, helps bilk society funds via a fake fellowship, and hands the stolen cash to Flip to avoid arrest.
Local official or suspect connected to the Mary Eldredge kidnapping plot.
Britt Dawson's ruthless brother and gang leader; orchestrates the ambush for the medicine and dies in the ensuing shootout.
Dick Purcell has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently King of the Zombies Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Captain America, King of the Zombies, No Place for a Lady. 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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