Supporting character in the 1918 silent Western. Limited plot details available to define specific narrative function.
John is a district leader and the keeper of a cafe frequented by Alan Perry. He secretly loves Mary and hopes she will leave her imprisoned husband to marry him. After Mary takes a singing job at his cafe, he alerts the police when Jim escapes, then tries to rescue Mary from Alan and is struck down. He later recovers and becomes surety for Jim.
Simon is Merlin's millionaire father, who banishes him from home until he can show a first week's paycheck, disapproving of his extravagant lifestyle. While away taking the waters, Simon leaves his house deserted. He initially becomes furious when he returns to find strangers there, but Charity wins him over, and he keeps them in place of his absent servants.
Buell Arnister Jr.'s father, who had planned a legal career for his son but cast him off. His rejection leaves Buell facing poverty and contributes to the circumstances that lead him to become a squatter.
Colonel Tremaine is the military leader whose daughter was stolen as a baby by Jim Slocum. After Jess helps defeat John Reynolds and his raiders, Tremaine receives Jim's letter revealing Jess's true parentage. He is therefore Jess's biological father, though the summary does not describe their reunion in detail.
Enright is a lawyer involved with John Cavendish in a plot against John's uncle, Frederick Cavendish. With assistance from the actress Celeste La Rue, they intend to kill Frederick and destroy the will that disinherits John, clearing the way for John to inherit the property. Stella overhears their scheme at the circus.
A wealthy automobile manufacturer and the father of Betty Rockford. His background provides context for Betty's social standing.
Jack Cooper's father, he intervenes after the bank explosion leaves Gertrude severely injured. He forces Jack to break off his engagement to her, making him a direct influence on the relationship between Jack and Gertrude.
Henry A. Barrows has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Signature works include The Magic Eye, The Sunset Trail, The Phantom Melody. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
