Alvin is a meek chemist at a perfume factory who is unhappy both at work and at home. He spends much of his time conducting experiments in his basement and begins keeping company with co-worker Myrna Duchane. When his wife disappears, suspicion falls on him, but her return from a sanitarium clears him before he starts a new experiment.
The local funeral director who assists Barrett with his deceptive plot. A stolen child's coffin from his parlor contains a mannequin used to fake Marge's burial. After participating in Nancy's funeral arrangements, Quigley shoots Barrett, expressing regret over his involvement in the scheme.
The Persian prisoner is discovered wearing a Greek uniform, creating further uncertainty about infiltration and betrayal within the Greek camp. The story does not identify his motives or explain how he obtained the uniform, but his discovery contributes to Alexander's concern that someone is informing the enemy.
Jonathan Kidd has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Signature works include The 7th Commandment, Wink of an Eye, Macabre. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
