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Piccadilly Jim · Character

Chicago Ed

A gangster who comes to New York looking for Jimmy.

minor

Also known as Ed

First appearance: xxi chicago ed

Chicago Ed's tie to Jimmy Crocker is one of the pressures that moves Piccadilly Jim—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Jimmy Crocker (rivalry): Chicago Ed is a gangster and rival to Jimmy, part of the plot to kidnap Ogden Ford. With Ann Chester (rivalry): Ann opposes Chicago Ed's criminal plans and works to thwart his kidnapping…

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SMSmithersKBKid BurkeSDSpike DillonBMBuck MaginnisJCJimmy CrockerCEChicago Ed

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  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Pett Household Circle
  • Extended Cast & Allies
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Chicago Ed in xxi chicago ed
See Chicago Ed in xxi chicago ed