Elmer Gantry · Character
Mannie Silverhorn
A slick, dishonest revival promoter who works with Elmer.
minor
Also known as Emmanuel Silverhorn, Mr. Silverhorn
First appearance: chapter vi
Mannie Silverhorn shows up with force in Chapter XXXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mannie Silverhorn, the Dowlers' lawyer, drunkenly reveals the blackmail scheme to reporter Bill Kingdom.
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In Chapter XXXII: Mannie Silverhorn, the Dowlers' lawyer, drunkenly reveals the blackmail scheme to reporter Bill Kingdom. Later, in II:…
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- Other
Character groups
- Elmer's early associates
- Elmer's romantic interests
- Frank Shallard's circle
- Local church figures
- Minor characters and background figures
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Elmer’s public vindication through Hettie’s confession and the immediate offers of prestigious positions mark…
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See Mannie Silverhorn in chapter vi