A doctor who gives career and marriage advice to Jimmy Trotter. After discovering that Jimmy's boss Walter Burns has been poisoned and killed, he investigates the crime scene, collaborates with Ellen and the police, and helps clear Jimmy's name.
Wealthy American businessman who rescues a drowning tramp, exchanges clothes with him, and is mistaken for a millionaire who gives away a million francs to those kind to tramps. He works odd jobs, falls in love with a circus performer, and eventually exposes his true identity to win her hand.
Dan Brooks runs a paper-box factory for his father-in-law, J.L. Higgins, but dreams of returning to horse racing. He resigns after being ordered to sell Broadway Bill, struggles to enter the Imperial Derby, and remains devoted to the horse despite imprisonment, betrayal, and its fatal collapse after winning.
A strict and overworked Broadway director hired to stage Pretty Lady. Facing financial ruin after the 1929 crash and warned by his doctor about the health risks of his high-pressure lifestyle, he desperately needs this production to succeed so he can retire. He rigorously trains the inexperienced Peggy Sawyer to replace the injured lead.
Kendall publishes Allure and is Liza's boyfriend; they wish to marry, but his estranged wife has refused to grant him a divorce. After the divorce becomes possible, Kendall confronts Liza about her fears and confusion. Liza eventually decides to end their relationship as she reconsiders her life and what she wants.
A perpetually drunk member of Phroso's outpost, Doc becomes emotionally attached to Maizie after she arrives. His growing affection places him against Phroso's cruel treatment of her. Doc ultimately helps Maizie escape the funeral pyre and leaves the jungle with her by boat.
Amnesiac psychiatrist who discovers he was a master criminal named Phil Morgan.
Charming Mexican bandit turned hero, known for wit, swordsmanship, and protecting the innocent.
Husband of Selene who quarrels with her in 1907 over her auction purchases. He hires nurse Annie Pogani and wrongly assumes Selene has abducted their daughter.
A visiting physician who investigates a suspicious poisoning death and a subsequent murder during a typhoid outbreak. He follows clues to a misleading note, confronts the suspects, and successfully uncovers the truth.
George is a successful fashion designer whose life is already troubled by his shrewish wife at home and competitors at work. His situation becomes more complicated when a bride-to-be customer leaves her wealthy husband and approaches him for a job, with possible romance also in prospect.
Jim Lovett is the ship captain who returns from a slave run, marries Nancy Marlowe, and decides to abandon the slave trade for a plantation in Jamaica. After Jack Thompson takes control of the vessel, Jim resists the forced voyage, retakes the ship, frees the slaves, and is ultimately released after Nancy appeals for him.
Warner Baxter has 117 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Crime Doctor Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include The Crime Doctor’s Strangest Case, I'll Give a Million, Broadway Bill. 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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