Ralf Harolde

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Characters played by Ralf Harolde

Dr. Sonderborg — Murder, My Sweet (1944)

The proprietor of a sanatorium where Marlowe is forcibly held and drugged for three days after being captured by Jules Amthor. Marlowe eventually escapes from this facility.

Nick Ross — I Killed That Man (1941)

A convicted murderer scheduled for execution. Before his death, he attempts to recount the true events of his case to the onlookers, only to be assassinated with a poisoned dart by the real culprit to silence him.

Gangster Boss — Our Relations (1936)

Commands or represents the mafia extortionists who relentlessly pursue Stan and Ollie in search of the missing pawned ring. His pursuit forces the twin pairs to converge at the waterfront, culminating in a chaotic ring recovery and water altercation.

Rod Grady — Horror Island (1941)

Rod Grady is a small-time gangster who travels to Morgan's Island with his wife, Arleen Grady, and the other cruise passengers. He attempts to escape the castle with Arleen after the boat disappears, but a caped man kills him. His death also reveals that a reward exists for him, dead or alive.

Slick Wiley — I'm No Angel (1933)

Tira's pickpocket boyfriend whose violent altercation with a customer leads to his imprisonment. After release, he sabotages Tira's suite, causing her engagement to be broken.

Blackie — Young Desire (1930)

Helen's despotic employer at the carnival show, from whom she flees while seeking a better life.

Frank Nitto — Great God Gold (1935)

Frank Nitto is Nitto’s nephew and Elena’s husband. He discovers that Elena has been unfaithful with John Hart. The summary says Frank shoots Frank, so it does not establish a clear victim or outcome beyond his discovery of the affair.

James Reynolds — Alexander Hamilton (1931)

Mariah Reynolds's husband, James receives payments from Hamilton that prompt political accusations. Hamilton explains that the money was connected to a private affair, not the disclosure of valuable financial information; James had used that affair to blackmail him.

Nick Vatelli — The Tip-Off (1931)

A gang leader and Edna's fiancée, Nick arrives at Kayo McClure's apartment with his men to threaten the fighter. Tommy impersonates police over the radio, forcing Nick's group to leave. Later, Nick appears at the ball and takes Edna, but Tommy ultimately prevents their marriage with Kayo's help.

Dr. Milton Ranger — Night Nurse (1931)

A drug-addicted society doctor treating the Ritchey girls. He dismisses Lora's warnings about starvation and colludes with Nick to deliberately neglect the children to secure the family's trust fund for Mrs. Ritchey and Nick.

Frank Hardmuth — The Witching Hour (1934)

A vengeful local figure who confronts Brookfield over Nancy and asserts dominance. Brookfield's prophetic warning about a shooting in his office is overheard by Clay, who later fulfills this prophecy while in a hypnotized state.

Hendrickson — Jimmy the Gent (1934)

Hendrickson brings Jimmy news about the whereabouts of Sarah Posy Barton's father. The information prompts Jimmy to move quickly in the Barton case, even though it may also benefit Charles Wallingham. Hendrickson's news therefore intensifies the competition over the claim.

Career Overview

Ralf Harolde has 78 screen credits in a career dating back to 1920. Signature works include Cheating Blondes, Creation, Behind Locked Doors. 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
78
Birth Date
1899-05-16
Birth Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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