Eleanor's lover and the owner of the Casino Del Mar steamer, which operates outside the three-mile limit. His business is in debt because Manning's men are ruining it, so he and Blooey offer the casino to Ace. Joe later discovers Ace and Eleanor's relationship, and Manning's men kill him aboard the ship.
Norton Kell is the notorious gangster from whom Hank Gibbs and Gloria Gibbs are hiding. His men kill Hank, and Norton later kills Jack Doré. Recognizing Steve Craig as a witness against him, Norton tries to silence Steve by kidnapping Gloria and using her to force Steve into his gang's custody.
Fallin heads the underworld syndicate to which Mike Lee owes money. After Mike's death, Lady initially works for him, but she quits when Fallin attempts to help her by supplying a crooked dealer. His control of illegal gambling establishes the criminal pressure surrounding Lady's early career.
A minor character, possibly involved in the plot's complications.
Barney's childhood nemesis. He is having an affair with Barney's wife, which causes Barney to lose control and murder them both.
Arthur Vinton has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Signature works include The Man Trailer, When Strangers Marry, Circumstantial Evidence. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
