A French farm owner who falls in love with American soldier Jim Apperson despite a language barrier. Separated by war and a misunderstanding regarding Jim's prior engagement, she eventually flees as a refugee and joyfully reunites with him after his return from the war.
Daughter of a local cafe owner engaged to a police sergeant but secretly in love with his subordinate. Witnesses a fatal struggle, flees town to avoid blame, and is eventually proven innocent after a dramatic rescue.
The Wildcat is a female member of the Paris gang whose rivalry for her affection pits the Lion against the Lynx. Paul meets her after losing his memory and falls in love with her, later painting her portrait. She discovers Paul's identity, and after he regains his memory and returns, he seeks her out and marries her.
A Cossack woman and Lukashka's childhood friend, Maryana works as a maid at the tavern and initially despises Lukashka's pacifism. She rejects Prince Olenin's first proposal, later marries him, and is abducted when Turks attack his carriage. After Olenin is killed and Lukashka returns victorious, she vows to be Lukashka's wife.
The romantic interest whose father disapproves of their marriage, triggering the central conflict and driving the Young Man to attempt a series of employment schemes in the city.
A young woman whom Fedya becomes infatuated with while his marriage to Lisa is failing. She lives with him in a cheap boarding house and helps him fake his death by leaving his clothes and pocketbook on a riverbank. At the end, Fedya calls for her as he is dying.
A sideshow performer and Robin's former girlfriend, Salome still wants to reunite with him. She warns Lena that Robin is interested in her money and later protects Robin from the Greek's attempted murder. She also comforts her blind father by reading letters and pretending his imprisoned son will return; after Robin learns the truth about her family, they reconcile.
Becky is the daughter of Captain Bijonah Keeler and the woman Noah Swift wishes to marry. Fearing her approaching motherhood, she runs away aboard Captain Joe Cradlebow's vessel. She and Noah ultimately wed, bringing their threatened relationship to a resolution.
Cleo d'Alzelle is the spirited young owner of the inherited carnival, determined to remove thieves and racketeers from her business. She hires Flash, develops a romantic bond with him, briefly loses faith after the robbery, and ultimately learns that he was innocent.
A poor would-be immigrant facing deportation with her parents, Catharine accepts Leslie’s offer to marry her in exchange for allowing her family to settle in America. Although she initially approaches the marriage as an obligation, Leslie senses her resignation and sleeps in another room. The two gradually fall in love.
Marcel's girlfriend and downstairs neighbor, Musette invites him to dinner and allows him to bring their friends along. She later helps Mimi dress for an evening at the theatre, and when Mimi returns gravely ill, Musette is with her as she expresses her happiness before dying.
Renée Adorée has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Signature works include The Big Parade, The Eternal Struggle, Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10). Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
