Charles Lang

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Characters played by Charles Lang

Jim Joyce — Keep 'Em Flying (1941)

Jim Joyce is Linda Joyce's brother and a cadet at the same academy where Jinx Roberts trains. Jinx attempts to help him solo by abandoning him in mid-air, but the plan nearly kills Jim during the landing. Linda's disapproval of Jinx's action becomes a major turning point in their relationship.

J. L. McTavish — The Wolf Hunters (1949)

Character in The Wolf Hunters, possibly a trapper or local figure.

Jim Jackson — Secret Enemies (1942)

Government agent and Carl's old friend who recruits him for Counter-Espionage. He goes undercover at the Park Hotel, is recognized by the spy ring, and is murdered via a poisoned radio ordered by Dr. Woodford.

Paul Goff — Crime by Night (1944)

Paul is a singer engaged to Irene Carr, Larry Borden's ex-wife, and is represented by agent Ann Marlow. A theory connecting Harvey Carr's murder to a wartime spy ring and Carr's chemical plant implicates Paul, but he is murdered before the case is solved.

Paul Revere Smith — Hit the Road (1941)

Paul is Pat's boyfriend and a district attorney who arrives at Ryan's farm as Spike's gang is closing in. After the robbery, he tells Ryan that the authorities officially regard him as a suspect. Paul is also connected to the effort to establish a trade school for the delinquent boys through his father, Colonel Smith.

Steve Morrison — Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga (1941)

Steve Morrison leads a band of struggling musicians aboard the liner bound for Cuba. He and his band later become the featured performers at Madame La Zonga's successful nightclub reopening, linking his musical group to her effort to restore the Havana club.

Fred Matson — One Crowded Night (1940)

Fred Matson is a traveler escorted toward San Diego by two detectives because he deserted the Navy. He is Ruth Matson's husband, though his location is unknown to her while she waits at the motor court for their child to be born. Hearing his wife's cries, Fred realizes she is nearby, and the two reunite without having known they were in the same place.

Career Overview

Charles Lang has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Ranown Cycle Westerns Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Last Ride, Wildcat Bus, Crime by Night. 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
1915-02-15
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q27999356), public domain (CC0).