A magician and detective who frequently crosses paths with Olsen and Johnson throughout the film. His appearances contribute to the series of mishaps and comedic run-ins that disrupt the production.
Mr. Trumball is the wealthy neighbor the Finches meet after settling into their New York apartment. He invites them over for drinks, and Ella is pleased by his attention as a possible wealthy match for Kate. Kate, however, is not interested, regarding him as too close to retirement age.
Haines is an out-of-town buyer and a holdout whose signature is needed for an important merger contract. He first seeks a date with Flo, but Tommy redirects him to another companion. Later, Flo arranges for Haines' wife and daughter to join their dinner, enabling him to maintain the appearance of a business meeting and sign the contract.
Sherwood Nash's business associate who supplies Oscar Baroque with a large stock of ostrich feathers, inadvertently triggering a new fashion trend.
Frederick Healy is a philanthropist who encounters Middleton in New York when Middleton is living as a drunkard. He persuades him to sign a pledge of sobriety, helping set him on the path to recovery and providing a key contrast to Cribbs's efforts to draw him into further wrongdoing.
Rival cosmetics manufacturer to Hackett who backs the roommates' lipstick product and agrees to produce it at his factories.
A taxi driver, Angus becomes Amos Bullerton's partner after Amos cannot pay his fare and hires him to help settle the debt. When they discover George Gilkin's plan to spread damaging rumors, Angus joins Amos in pursuing Gilkin toward New York to stop him.
Representative sent to New York to arrange the Academy Ballet of America's trip to Paris. He is mistakenly taken to Club Ballé and becomes the victim of Terry and Duke's impersonation scheme. Though initially upset by the hoax, he is temporarily convinced otherwise by a ventriloquist's dummy, delaying his exposure of the fraud.
Homer is a lawyer who hires Ginger and Dixie to serve subpoenas on witnesses in Claire LeClaire's breach-of-promise suit against Courtney. He pilots a motorboat erratically during Ginger's plan to reach Courtney's yacht. At trial, he reveals that the incriminating photograph was fabricated by combining two separate pictures, enabling Ginger to stop the wedding.
Associate or client involved in Dagwood's real estate mishaps.
Izzy Wright appears at the nightclub with Tony Sterling, trading jokes and drinks while a publicity dispute unfolds. His documented role is connected to the opening social and professional setting, where Tony is introduced before becoming involved in the investigation surrounding Arlene Bradford.
Absent-minded and easily distracted president of a large business empire. He impulsively hires Joe Cork as an assistant and buys a dress shop for Minnie Hawkins. His gullibility and subsequent scandal drive much of the conflict, though he is eventually compensated for lawsuits and reunites with his family on a ship.
Hugh Herbert has 123 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Blondie with 2 titles. Signature works include Nervous Shakedown, Sh! The Octopus, Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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