Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler · Character
Balling
A minor character, possibly an alias used by Mabuse.
minor
Also known as Herr Balling, a Herr Balling, the pseudo Herr Balling
First appearance: dr mabuse the gambler
Balling shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mysterious stranger who wins thirty thousand marks from Hull at the club, but the real Herr Balling at the Excelsior Hotel denies any involvement.
Balling first appears in 0001 dr mabuse the gambler.
In I: Mysterious stranger who wins thirty thousand marks from Hull at the club, but the real Herr Balling at the Excelsior Hotel denies any involvement.
Later, in II: Mentioned as the disreputable figure in Hull's gambling story; suspected of being part of the swindle.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor associates and officials
- Mabuse's criminal network
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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