A fellow actor and Trilby's romantic interest. His temporary rejection of Trilby for another woman triggers her impulsive marriage to Elmer. Later, his panic during a ship fire leaves Trilby vulnerable, indirectly prompting Elmer's heroic intervention.
Trilby's primary romantic focus is Lionel before the plot begins.
Lionel shifts his romantic attention to Ethyl.
Elmer physically confronts and punches Lionel over Trilby.
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