# Shaky Phil Maydorf — The Chinese Parrot character guide

> Shaky Phil Maydorf in The Chinese Parrot by Earl Derr Biggers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Maydorf, Shaky Phil, old Shaky Phil, Mr. Maydorf

**First appearance:** 0010-xi-thorn-goes-on-a-mission

## Who they are

A shady character involved in the pearl theft.

## Relationships

### [Bob Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/bob_eden)

_rivalry_

Shaky Phil Maydorf is a shady character who opposes Bob Eden, representing a criminal element in the story.

### [Bob Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/bob_eden)

_rivalry_

Shaky Phil Maydorf is a shady character who opposes Bob Eden, representing a criminal element in the story.

### [Bob Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/bob_eden)

_rivalry_

Shaky Phil Maydorf is a shady character who opposes Bob Eden, representing a criminal element in the story.

## In the story

### [A Friendly Little Game](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/viii-a-friendly-little-game)

Arrives under the alias Henry McCallum, joins the poker game, and displays expert play.

### [XX: Petticoat Mine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xx-petticoat-mine)

Stationed at the Petticoat Mine, he attempts to prevent Holley and Eden from searching the area but is overpowered and disarmed.

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