The India-Rubber Men is a 1929 crime novel by the British writer Edgar Wallace. It was part of a series of books featuring the character Inspector Elk of Scotland Yard.
Synopsis Police hunt for a gang called the India-Rubber Men, who wear gasmasks and rubber gloves, and carry gas bombs to stave off pursuit.
Film adaptations In 1938 it was turned into a film The Return of the Frog starring Gordon Harker.Goble p.487
It was loosely adapted into the 1962 West German film The Inn on the River, part of Rialto Film's long-running series of Wallace adaptations.
Characters William Elk - A retired inspector who comes out of hiding Harry Lime - The retired murderer Known as “The Frog” who faked his death Insp. Philo Johnstone - a man who is taking Elk’s place as inspector Mr. Wade - the officer patrolling the Mecca Leila Smith - the woman who is the target of The Indian Rubber Men Ned Acks - The mysterious man Who is trying to sell the Mecca Dr. Charles Ionn - A Doctor who Does the autopsy of the victims James - Richard Gordon’s Butler and Valet Richard Gordon - a friend of William Elk Who comes to solve the case Sir John Archibald - The Chief inspector of the police H.Kipp - A Spy Who stalks the river
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