Silas is a weaver driven from his native town after a trusted friend falsely accuses him of theft. Living in isolation, he becomes consumed by his hidden gold until it is stolen. When Eppie enters his home, he takes her in and grows to love her deeply, refusing years later to leave her for Godfrey and Nancy.
John Colton sends his son Jack to Russia to complete details of a loan to the Russian government. At home in New York, he welcomes the woman he believes to be Vera, though she is actually Olga in disguise. He later tells the Russians at their headquarters that he is helping the cause of freedom.
A middle-aged man who has worked hard since youth and deeply loves his daughter, Mary. When she disappears, he leaves his job to search for her, later taking work as Jack Denbeigh's valet. He advises Jack to seek Mary and, after learning how she was treated, confronts Jack before Mary intervenes.
Frederick Warde has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1912. Signature works include Silas Marner, The Heart of Ezra Greer, Under False Colors. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
