Warren Hull

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Characters played by Warren Hull

John 'Jimmy' Smith — Personal Maid's Secret (1935)

A struggling insurance salesman and Joan's husband, Jimmy is initially appalled by the salary she agrees to pay Lizzie. At Lizzie's urging, Joan persuades him to fund a more elite lifestyle despite his reservations; the new social connections eventually help him sell large insurance policies.

John Randolph — Star Reporter (1939)

John Randolph is a reporter who uses the full weight of his newspaper to investigate his father's murder. Convinced that his father was killed to prevent him from exposing organized crime, he seeks proof against the criminal kingpin and is determined to see justice done, even as those close to him warn him about the truth.

Bob Penyon — The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (1940)

Wealthy man gifting a diamond necklace, central to the mystery.

The Spider / Richard Wentworth / Blinky McQuade — The Spider Returns (1941)

Masked vigilante and amateur criminologist who fights industrial saboteurs using disguises and combat skills.

Bob McKay — Rhythm in the Clouds (1937)

A lyricist and singer suggested by Lyons to perform for an advertising show. He feuds with Phil Hale over Dorothy Day and unknowingly clashes with Judy Walker as their next-door neighbor, eventually reconciling with her.

Jim Travers — Night Key (1937)

Jim Travers is a police officer whose failure to file a robbery report leads to his dismissal from the force. His administrative failure becomes part of the law-enforcement response to the gang's crimes, while Mike Callahan prepares the paperwork connected with his removal.

Henry Tuttle — A Bride for Henry (1937)

Henry Tuttle is Sheila Curtis's lawyer and has been in love with her for years. When her fiancé Eric fails to appear at the wedding, Sheila asks Henry to stand in as the groom. After Eric returns and Sheila intends to leave Henry for him, Henry grows fed up and spends their honeymoon with his former girlfriend and other women, prompting Sheila to reconsider her feelings for him.

Officer Tom Brady — Bowery Blitzkrieg (1941)

A police officer involved in law enforcement subplots. Assists or investigates alongside the main characters.

Phil Dunlap — Smashing the Spy Ring (1938)

An agent who collaborates with John Baxter and Ted Hall to dismantle a foreign spy ring in Washington D.C. He is quickly killed early in the investigation, which leads his sister Eleanor to step in and continue their mission.

Jimmy — The Walking Dead (1936)

Assistant to Dr. Beaumont and Nancy's partner, who witnesses the cover-up of Judge Shaw's body.

Bill MacGregor — Hidden Enemy (1940)

Bill MacGregor is the newspaper reporter at the center of the story. He encounters a gang of German spies who are attempting to steal industrial secrets, making his discovery the event that brings him into the film's central conflict.

The Spider / Richard Wentworth / Blinky McQuade — The Spider's Web (1938)

The central protagonist, an amateur criminologist who operates as the masked vigilante 'The Spider' and the undercover underworld persona 'Blinky McQuade' to dismantle criminal syndicates like the Octopus and the Gargoyle across multiple films.

Career Overview

Warren Hull has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Spider Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Green Hornet Strikes Again!, Marked Men, Star Reporter. 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
36
Birth Date
1903-01-16
Birth Place
Gasport, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7970279), public domain (CC0).