Lyle Talbot

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Characters played by Lyle Talbot

Bob 'Three Star' Halsey — Murder in the Clouds (1934)

Bob Halsey is Trans-America Air Lines' exceptionally confident pilot, known as “Three Star.” He loves Judy Wagner but ignores her and Lackey's warnings about his daredevil flying. After uncovering the sabotage, he pursues Wexley, rescues Judy and the cylinder, and plans to marry her.

Doc — The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933)

Jimmy's manager who steals his money and watch following an accidental manslaughter. He crashes a car with Goldie and dies, his body misidentified as Jimmy's due to the stolen watch.

Rolfe Brent — Our Little Girl (1935)

Rolfe becomes romantically involved with Elsa while she is feeling lonely and bored in her marriage to Donald. Elsa tells Molly that she intends to marry Rolfe and move with her to his house. Rolfe offers Molly a pony, though she still asks whether her father, Donald, will come too.

Spencer Carlton — Fog Over Frisco (1934)

Spencer Carlton is Arlene Bradford's fiancé and a participant in the financial conflict surrounding the stolen bonds. Before their marriage, he demands that Arlene return them, while she refuses and pressures him for money. Later, the investigation indicates that Spencer is apparently out of the picture.

Bud Saunders — 20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932)

Bud Saunders is a highly educated prisoner who desperately wants to reunite with his pregnant wife. He recruits Tommy Connors and another inmate for an escape attempt, but Tommy withdraws because the planned Saturday escape seems unlucky to him. After guards are killed and the attempt fails, Bud is trapped and jumps to his death.

Paul Hunter — He Married His Wife (1940)

Randy's friend whom Randy attempts to set up with Valerie. Valerie considers him dull but initially decides to marry him after Randy's scheme is revealed. He also appears as a groom on the wedding day.

Blinky Harris — Fighting Fools (1949)

Boxing manager or associate in sports-themed films

Bill Potts (uncredited) — The Meanest Man in the World (1943)

A wealthy bachelor whom Janie's father has chosen as her intended husband. The plot establishes him as the alternative to Richard in Mr. Brown's marriage plans, though he does not otherwise take part in the events described.

Inspector John — Jail Bait (1954)

Inspector John investigates Don Gregor after his arrest for carrying an unlicensed handgun and suspects a connection to Vic Brady. He later responds to the theatre murder and, together with Lt Bob Lauwrence, arrives at the Gregor residence to question the bandaged man after Boris's operation.

Capt. Robert Owen — They Raid by Night (1942)

A Canadian captain and member of the small team sent into Norway to rescue Gen. Heden. After the team is pursued, Owen misleads the Germans about their escape plans; once freed, he returns with Falken to Hall and Heden so the group can rendezvous with the incoming Commandos and Royal Navy boats.

Buell Renslow — Murder Is My Business (1946)

Eleanor Ramsey's brother who has financial disputes with her. Ramsey attempts to frame him as the killer of Carl Meldrum to divert suspicion.

Rudolph Toller — Mystery of the Riverboat (1944)

Rudolph is a foreign agent traveling aboard the Morning Glory with underlings Bruno Bloch and Louis Schaber. He and his associates seek to obtain the map showing where the Nitrolene deposits are located, competing with Einreich over the valuable information.

Career Overview

Lyle Talbot has 205 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 15 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bowery Boys Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include Torture Ship, Murder in the Clouds, Jail Bait. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
205
Birth Date
1902-02-08
Birth Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 15 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3039327), public domain (CC0).