Character

Waiter

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A waiter at Shanghai's The Dragon nightclub handles service in the opulent ballroom during 1930s high-society gatherings. He carries elaborate dishes through crowds of elite Chinese, American, and European patrons amid smoke and music. Professional focus keeps him attuned to tables rather than intrigues among crime lords and adventurers. Startled reactions mark his encounters with sudden violence, underscoring his place in the club's glamorous yet perilous underbelly.

4 appearances

Nightclub Hospitality

Also known as: Waiter (real)

Waiter's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

4 moments

S1E2 · Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

The Dragon’s Gambit: Poison, Power, and a Plummet into Chaos

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S1E2 · Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

The Dragon’s Gambit: Poison, Betrayal, and a Plunge into Chaos

Shocked and confused by the sudden violence, his role is that of an unwitting participant in the chaos.

The real waiter holds a flaming skewer of roasted pigeons, which Indy grabs and hurls at Chen. His role is incidental but critical, as the skewer becomes an improvised weapon …

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S1E2 · Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

The Dragon’s Poisoned Bargain: Betrayal, Sacrifice, and the Birth of a Blood Feud

Startled and confused, reacting to the sudden violence around him.

The waiter holds a flaming skewer of roasted pigeons, which Indy grabs and hurls at Chen. The skewer becomes a makeshift weapon in the chaos, impaling Chen and igniting his …

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S1E2 · Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indy’s Poisoned Rampage: A Nightclub in Flames and a Desperate Escape

Startled and confused as the brawl erupts around him.

The real waiter holds a flaming skewer of pigeons, which Indy grabs and hurls at Chen, igniting the brawl. His role is passive—he is merely a prop in Indy’s desperate …

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Affiliation

Lao She’s Crime Syndicate

Shanghai Underworld Criminal Operations