Jim's diligent and hardworking brother, used as a contrast to Jim's initial idleness. After Jim departs for war, he falls in love with Justyn and helps navigate the family's situation upon Jim's return.
A knife-throwing assistant in Zazarack's carnival act. He eagerly participates in Nash's scheme to gather blackmail material on Bradshaw but grows impatient and fearful as the criminal stakes increase, eventually turning against Nash.
Nora's husband, who tragically commits suicide after she abandons him and their child to follow Larry.
Algy is Jimmy's friend, but he double-crosses Jimmy in pursuit of the young woman they both care about. His betrayal complicates Jimmy's romance and contributes to the conflict surrounding Betty. The account identifies him as Jimmy's friend and rival in love, but gives no further details about what happens to him after the group travels to Switzerland.
Boris is Tom Sinclair's cousin, described as a gentleman black sheep. Facing exposure for stealing a necklace from one of the guests, he shoots Tom's father and hides the gun glove in a vase. Mary and the detective lure him back to the crime scene, where he is caught trying to retrieve the evidence.
John Clayton's dutiful, business-minded son, Dan is Hugh's brother and also loves Phyllis. When she chooses Hugh, Dan accepts the outcome and helps his father run the family business. Years later, after Hugh is presumed dead, Phyllis agrees to marry Dan, but Dan graciously steps aside when Hugh returns.
Marcel is Jack Reese's pal and partner in inventing a new carburetor, which they hope will help a car win a race. After their model is stolen, the two friends recover it. Foul play then prevents Marcel and Jack from getting to the racetrack in time, so Rita takes Jack's place and drives their car to victory.
Eric is Hedda's ex-husband and a suave schemer who has long admired Carla. Hoping to win her, he rigs a roulette wheel and wagers that she must marry him if he wins. Ashamed after she loses, he reveals the trick and confesses. He later explains David's misunderstanding and urges him to return to Carla, then accompanies her to bid Hedda farewell.
Robert Ober has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1922. Signature works include Introduce Me, Butterflies in the Rain, The Mystic. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
