Charles Wheeler — Back Pay Character Profile

About Charles Wheeler

A wealthy older man who funds Hester's luxurious lifestyle in New York as his mistress. Hester briefly asks his permission to marry Gerald, then severs their arrangement after Gerald's death to return to working life.

Character Facts

Played by

Montagu Love

Appears in

Back Pay (1930)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Charles Wheeler — Professional Client — Doctor (Broderick O'Farrell)

  Wealthy patron seeking medical clearance for Hester's marriage.

• Charles Wheeler — Conflict Rival — Gerald (Grant Withers)

  Indirect romantic rivals competing for Hester's affection.

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• Kitty (Corinne Griffith)
• Gerald (Grant Withers)
• Al Bloom (Hallam Cooley)
• Aunt Aggie Simms (Dee Loretta)
• Kitty (Vivien Oakland)
• Miss Flanagan - Wheeler's Secretary (Virginia Sale)
• Doctor (Broderick O'Farrell)
• Judge (James A. Marcus)
• Babe (Geneva Mitchell)
• Ed (William Bailey)
• Nellie - Hester's Maid (Louise Beavers)
• Masseuse (Louise Carver)