Father Roche is one of the people caught trying to flee Lemberg in defiance of martial law and is condemned alongside Mary Ann and four others. The group faces execution under the Russian authorities’ order, while Mary Ann is offered a way to save them by submitting to Nika’s demand.
The Emir is Mirza's father and the governor of the region. After hearing from Mirza's escort that Daingerfield Phelps saw her without her veil, he reacts with outrage and orders his men to capture and execute the two Americans. His palace becomes the setting for Phelps and Peter O'Gaffney's escape.
Don Solomon Salazar is Lola's aristocratic father. He disapproves of her romance with Sam Lash, and his opposition prompts Sam to kidnap Lola and flee with her to the mountains. His objection to the relationship is the immediate obstacle that drives the couple away from her family.
Michael Vavitch has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Signature works include Gypsy Romances, The Midnight Sun, The Woman Disputed. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
