California Charlie

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California Charlie

Background

"California" Charlie owns California Charlie's car dealership in Bakersfield, California.

During the events of Psycho (1960) played by John Anderson

Marion Crane pulls into California Charlie's car dealership. She speaks with California Charlie and asks to trade her car in, in order to buy another. She tells him that she is in a hurry and notices that the Highway Patrol Officer is watching her. California Charlie has his mechanic inspect her car and he offers to sell her a car for an obviously high amount. Marion accepts the offer, which surprises California Charlie. She goes to the women's restroom and gives $700 to California Charlie. As she is driving off, she almost forgets her luggage.