Arliss
George, 1868–1946, English actor.
Historical Examples
Wayne, Arliss, and the rest of the administration had counted on self-interest holding most of the cops loyal to them.
Police Your Planet Lester del Rey
Drop a letter in the mailbox, and the next morning it would be turned over to Commissioner Arliss’ office.
Police Your Planet Lester del Rey
How Arliss had double-crossed the police, either by shifting the goods or juggling the shipping bills, did not matter.
Bulldog Carney W. A. Fraser
Get my car—up the street—call Arliss on the phone—under the dash.
Police Your Planet Lester del Rey
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