Herr von Wenk

Dr. Mabuse

Mabuse and von Wenk are locked in a high-stakes battle of wits, with Mabuse as the criminal mastermind and von Wenk as the determined detective pursuing him.

Hull

Hull is von Wenk's loyal assistant and ally, aiding him in the investigation against Mabuse.

Countess Told

Countess Told is romantically involved with von Wenk, sharing a deep emotional and possibly secret connection.

Weltmann

Weltmann is a colleague or associate of von Wenk, likely involved in the legal or investigative efforts against crime.

Cara Carozza

Cara Carozza, a dancer and pawn of Mabuse, is entangled with von Wenk in a tense dynamic of manipulation and suspicion.

Count Told

Count Told is an acquaintance of von Wenk, moving in the same aristocratic circles but with underlying tension due to Mabuse's influence.

Professor Grote

Professor Grote is a professional contact of von Wenk, possibly an expert consulted in the investigation.

Privy Councillor Wendel

Privy Councillor Wendel is a high-ranking official or colleague working with von Wenk on legal or police matters.

Karstens

Karstens is an ally or subordinate of von Wenk, assisting in the pursuit of Mabuse.

Dr. Schramm

Dr. Schramm is a professional contact of von Wenk, likely a doctor or expert aiding the investigation.

Hull

Hull is von Wenk's loyal assistant and ally, aiding him in the investigation against Mabuse.

Dr. Mabuse

Mabuse and von Wenk are locked in a high-stakes battle of wits, with Mabuse as the criminal mastermind and von Wenk as the determined detective pursuing him.

Translator's Note

Described as a barrister and LL.D. who combines prosecutorial and detective duties, uses disguises, and exerts influence over prison officials and editors.

Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler

Begins his investigation into the mysterious gambler and the events surrounding Hull's losses.

II

Now a special police official, he recruits Karstens and visits Hull to investigate the gambling underworld.

III

Plays obsessively against the sandy-bearded stranger, then resolves to use disguise and cunning. Later helps the unknown lady escape and suspects Cara Carozza as a decoy.

IV

Disguised as a wealthy country cousin, Wenk plays cards and observes the Professor, resisting his hypnotic influence. Later, he reflects deeply on his mission and the criminal he pursues.

V

Disguised as his own chauffeur, Wenk surveils gaming-houses and pursues a sandy-bearded man through Munich, eventually losing him in a theatre.

VI

Recovers from gas attack, finds notebook missing, visits Countess Told to recruit her aid.

VII

Receives news of Hull's murder, investigates the crime scene and hospital, and interrogates witnesses.

VIII

Remains cool and analytical after Hull's murder, devises a plan to use Countess Told to extract information from Cara Carozza.

IX

Undercover in Constance, posing as a smuggler to infiltrate the gang; narrowly avoids recognition by the chauffeur; coordinates with local police.

Chapter X

Arranges the Countess's prison visit and briefs the governor.

Chapter XI

Visits the prison to investigate Cara Carozza's visit but finds she left early; expresses frustration with the governor.

XII

Offers support to Count Told, investigates the incident, and discusses the spiritual and intellectual role of the upper class.

XIV

Receives a telephone report about the car near the steamroller, plans to investigate, and later disguises himself as a stoker's assistant.

XV

Wenk recognizes the sandy-bearded gambler, orders a search of the hall, and later investigates Pesch's murder and the Villa Elise.

XVI

Conducts surveillance on Mabuse's villa, disguises himself, and traces Mabuse's address.

XVII

Leads the police raid on Mabuse's villa and orchestrates the pursuit via telephone, coordinating with multiple stations.

XVIII

Arrives at the Villa Elise believing Mabuse is captured, but discovers the prisoner is actually Poldringer.

XIX

Pursues Mabuse across Germany, obtains permission to go to Berlin, and begins his hunt in the city.

XX

Attends Weltmann's performance, recognizes him as Mabuse, and struggles with the decision to escape or confront him.

XXI

Trapped in a car and later in an aeroplane, Wenk struggles against Mabuse's deadly trap, ultimately saved by the Countess's intervention.