Paula Craig is a barmaid and local femme fatale who pays Mike Lambert’s fine, helps him after he becomes drunk, and then recruits him into a conspiracy with Steve Price. She tries to frame Mike for Steve’s death, conceal stolen bank money, and persuade Mike to flee with her, but he discovers her deception and has her arrested.
Peggy is a young widow and Dick Richmond's former romantic interest who inherited a much larger bookmaking operation. She pressures Dick to join her, holds him responsible for a $50,000 gambling debt, and threatens him through her gang. Her attempt to reclaim Dick is finally defeated by Ellen's scheme and the money recovered by Gleason and Kilcoyne.
Christine Norman is Bradley Collins's former lover and an operative connected to Vanning's Communist cell. She is ordered to influence Don Lowry, but falls in love with him and reveals Bradley's past. After Nan learns the truth, Christine prepares a confession before Vanning kills her.
Kirby's wife, representing his personal life and emotional stability while he navigates the professional and moral challenges of wartime military leadership.
Tenacious reporter covering the Blue Star of the Nile theft case.
An amateur fortune teller who helps the amnesiac protagonist uncover his past.
Mrs. Caprillo, formerly known as Jane Breeger and Janie Joy, is the missing wife at the center of Stuart Bailey's investigation. She was once a dancer, left Oregon with a nightclub entertainer, used stolen papers to enter college, and stole $40,000 from Keller's club before marrying the politician.
Dr. Lucas's beautiful but unloved wife. She becomes the target of a seduction plot orchestrated by Barbara and Paul. The plan tragically leads to her accidental death, sparking a murder investigation.
Jill is a socialite involved in a private affair with Tony, which complicates his investigation of Elaine Blanchard's murder. She urges him not to correct the wrongful arrest, warning that doing so could ruin his career and family. She also gives a false account of seeing a late movie with Douglas Loring, later admitting to Tony that she used Loring to mislead the police.
Janis Carter has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Whistler with 2 titles. Signature works include Framed, The Missing Juror, The Sergeant and the Spy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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