Rural resident providing shelter.
Local citizen participating in town meetings and mob actions.
Local resident or suspect.
Amos Gray is Mary Gray's grandfather and the owner of an old store in Ghost City. After discovering a rich vein of gold beneath the store, he wants Mary to have it. The discovery draws opposition from a mystery man and becomes part of the danger Buck Gordon must confront.
Adam Peck is Elmer's eccentric uncle, whose death leaves Elmer a large fortune. The inheritance carries a condition: if Elmer dies without marrying, the fortune reverts to Briggs, Adam's servant. This clause drives Briggs's attempts to endanger Elmer and disrupt his romance with Annie.
Supporting actor in a minor, atmospheric role. His title suggests a connection to a theater or performance venue, helping establish the film's setting.
Owner of the tailor shop where John Paul Bart works as a pants presser. Father of Tanya Huber. His shop serves as John's starting point and the source of the borrowed suit that sets the plot in motion.
A wealthy man renowned for his collection of rare gems, Edward Madison lives with his ward Dorothy and her brother Donald. His valuable jewels attract Light Fingers and the thief's gang, and Donald attempts to steal them to pay his debts. The robbery and recovery of the gems threaten Edward's household.
Henry Curlew is Jimmy Whitmore’s employer, whose unkind remarks and demands test Jimmy’s ability to withstand strain without showing emotion. He assigns Jimmy to land a contract with George Dixon and hosts Dixon at his home. Curlew tries to keep Dixon from leaving by offering his secretary’s services, and later receives a telegram identifying Dixon as a crook.
Katherine Van Riper's uncle, Uncle James steps in after her wealthy relatives have refused to help with her debts. He pays them off, removing the pressure that had led Katherine to consider marrying Montee Buck and leaving her free to marry the man she loves, Tom Jaffrey.
Professor Meekham is Cynthia's pious, two-faced colleague, who envies her inheritance because he had hoped to receive it himself. He seeks the will's executor and later warns Cynthia that any scandal will forfeit her fortune to him. His presence complicates her efforts to conceal Sandy and protect her inheritance.
Military figure or authority figure consulted in the nursing home case.
Tom Ricketts has 164 screen credits in a career dating back to 1908. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Frankenstein (Universal) with 1 titles. Signature works include A Christmas Carol, The Belle of Broadway, Circe the Enchantress. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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