Confederate officer and war hero who later founds the Ku Klux Klan.
Mr. Armstrong is one of David Armstrong's grieving parents. After the war, Jack Powell visits the family to return David's effects and ask forgiveness for causing his death. The visit places David's loss in a family context, even though the summary gives no further actions for him.
Poe is the film’s central figure, an orphan taken in by John and Mrs. Allan and later a student burdened by debts and drinking. He falls in love with Virginia, leaves the Allan household with her, and struggles to support her and Mrs. Clemm. After Virginia’s death, grief and hallucinations lead him to recite “The Raven” before his own death.
A local reverend who possesses crucial testimony regarding Bob Gillis's longstanding good moral character. His information is instrumental in the defense's strategy, helping to sway the court's perception and ultimately contributing to Gillis's acquittal.
The farmer finds Ruth after she escapes the city and faints in the countryside. He takes her into his home, where he and his wife treat her well, giving Ruth safety and care after she has been falsely accused of theft.
Arthur Rogers is an unemployed, alcoholic husband and father overwhelmed by poverty. He abandons his family, later survives as a burglar, and unknowingly enters their new home through a window. After being caught by his wife, he begs to return and ultimately plays the holiday gift-bringer for his children.
The young protagonist, raised by The Uncle and deeply interested in Edgar Allan Poe, falls in love with The Sweetheart but is prevented from pursuing her. He murders The Uncle in a dreamlike ordeal, becomes tormented by guilt and visions, and finally learns that the crime was only a nightmare before reconciling with him.
Soangataha, known as Strongheart and the son of a chief, saves Frank from drowning and travels east with him to learn from white people. He becomes a Columbia football star, protects Dick by accepting suspicion over the stolen signals, and exposes Thorne. He loves Dorothy, but after his father's death chooses duty to his people and returns home.
The operator of the fairground show that Jim Carter takes over, and Betty's uncle. A partial collapse at the fair injures Pop. While recovering in hospital, he admonishes Jim, after which the story presents a lengthy vision of the Inferno.
Cynical, melancholy pianist at the speakeasy who offers a grim musical commentary on life. When Min reveals the manager's kidnapping plot to him, he intervenes to protect Alice. He sacrifices his own life by shooting Delmont, silencing his piano in a violent confrontation.
Henry Carver is Hugh Carver's strict father. During Hugh's visit home, he reacts to Hugh's declining conduct by throwing him out of the house and telling him not to return until he has made good. His harsh response marks a turning point in Hugh's eventual decision to improve his behavior and school performance.
A priest and Singapore Joe's brother, Father James raises Joe's daughter as his own after Joe leaves her in his care following her mother's death. He warns Joe that his sins weigh heavily on him and is prevented from conducting the daughter's wedding. He arrives at the brothel in time to witness Joe die from his knife wound.
Henry B. Walthall has 218 screen credits in a career dating back to 1908. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Philo Vance Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Birth of a Nation, The Raven, A Light in the Window. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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