Collis J. Hillington is Jeff's father and a railroad magnate. When a delegation from Bitter Creek approaches him seeking financial backing for a proposed spur line, he sends Jeff to investigate the proposition. His decision sets Jeff's journey to Bitter Creek and the main events of the story in motion.
Walter Bytell has 2 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Signature works include Whispering Devils, Wild and Woolly. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
