The Hero — The Dixie Handicap Character Profile

About The Hero

Johnny Sheridan is a man who loves Virginia. He successfully pleads to save the severely injured colt Dixie after its first race, nursing it back to health. His efforts lead to the horse's victory in the Dixie Handicap, culminating in his marriage to Virginia.

Character Facts

Played by

Lloyd Hughes

Appears in

The Dixie Handicap (1924)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Dixie Handicap

• The Daughter (Claire Windsor)
• The Racehorse Owner (Frank Keenan)
• The Old Retainer (Otis Harlan)
• Dexter (John St. Polis)
• The Errant Groom (Joseph Morrison)
• The Major (Otto Hoffman)
• A Tout (Billy Quirk)
• Mr. Bosworth (Edward Martindel)
• Mrs. Bosworth (Ruth King)