The ship's first officer. Initially follows orders but grows deeply alarmed after reading a suspicious radiogram delivered by the mute crewman. Begins questioning the captain's sanity with other crew members, inadvertently triggering the captain's final breakdown.
A high-ranking member of the Palladists who participates in deciding Jacqueline's fate after the cult judges her to have betrayed them. When Jason and Judd confront the group, Mr. Brun provides a nihilistic philosophical explanation of the cult's doctrine, which they answer with lines from the Lord's Prayer.
An old underworld associate of Judith who serves as the primary antagonist. After serving a two-year sentence, he tracks Judith down under a false identity to blackmail her. He is ultimately eliminated off-screen by Champagne Joe.
A radio-station figure who introduces the Baron to the town as a celebrated explorer. The station has a contract promising payment for exactly 2,000 words and expects the Baron to describe his recent exploits on air. Charley helps bring the Baron's adventures and disputed reputation into the public spotlight.
Ben Bard has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Signature works include Romance of the Underworld, The Ghost Ship, Two Girls Wanted. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
