Joe Palmer is a gangster who runs a nightclub and employs Jimmy. His operation is implicated in a planned bank robbery, which Goldie reports to detective Mack. When the police arrive with evidence against him, Joe tries to escape but is shot by the police.
Joe is a gangster who devises the scheme that places Larry Grayson in danger of a murder charge. He tells singer Sally Curtis to befriend Larry so that he can pin the murder on the young man. His plan results in Larry being framed for the shooting murder of nightclub owner Felix Brown.
Owen is Wyn's older brother, described as cynical and worldly in contrast to Wyn's idealism and sheltered seriousness. He mocks Wyn's earnest dedication to medical studies, helping establish the difference between the brothers. The summary gives no further role for Owen in the events that follow Wyn's affair with Ray.
A blackmailer who arrives at Charlie Miller's ranch under the name Chandler, plotting with Tracy to obtain a share of Charlie's gold mine and ranch earnings. He also hopes to use the scheme to gain permission to marry Lila. After Tracy double-crosses him, Ken tricks him into confessing, and his real name is revealed as Monte Korber.
A businessman who leaves for California with Madge, intending to marry her. Madge later returns without having married him and with a large inheritance. His departure with her is a turning point for Chris, who becomes ill and disappears after she leaves.
A notorious womanizing playboy whose shooting death becomes the central case at police headquarters. His attempted assault on Lou and his blackmail scheme create multiple suspects and motives. He is ultimately revealed to have been shot by Horton after Bates revived and fired at the valet.
Bob Parks leads the flashy sensationalist reporters who manipulate events to produce attention-grabbing stories. He wins Bruce Foster's confidence and pursues Toni, who becomes involved with him despite Maizie's warning. When Jud Brooks later confronts him, Parks fears Jud has come to kill him, but Jud instead beats him and leaves the lawman to decide whether to charge him.
A conceited and mean-suitor arranged to marry LN-18. His suspicious nature leads him to return home prematurely, disrupting a secret rendezvous between LN-18 and J-21.
Jack, identified in the plot as Jackson Clarke, is a wealthy playboy serving in the American Expeditionary Forces, accompanied by his valet, Williams. Both Kate and Becky fall in love with him; he falls for Kate and is jealous of Evelyn. After Becky dies in his arms and Kate loses an arm, he proposes to Kate.
Alan works in his uncle's stockbroker office, located in the building where Terry works at a cigar stand, and pursues her despite her initial resistance. At Terry's request, he obtains a thousand dollars from the brokerage firm to help Betty's fiancé start a business, without telling his uncle. Although he replaces the money, the incident strains his relationship with Terry before they reconcile.
Chambers is a wealthy passenger preparing to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco with valuable jewelry, while his wife stays behind. Jimmy Hawley identifies him and his companion among the passengers. The newspapers' reports of an escaped killer prompt police to worry that the fugitive may be aboard the same train.
Steven Kennedy’s friend and rival, Schuyler is part of the troubling past that makes Joan wary of marrying Steven. Joan goes to Schuyler’s apartment after ending her engagement and finds him shot. His death leads to Joan’s arrest and murder trial, until Steven’s sister Constance confesses to the killing.
Kenneth Thomson has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Daring Daughters, Jungle Bride, The Bride's Mistake. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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