Bob is Kitty's husband, embarrassed by her dowdy appearance and homemade clothes. His affair with Helen ends his marriage to Kitty. Three years later, he courts Diane, but seeing the transformed Kitty rekindles his feelings. After he becomes engaged to Diane and then learns Kitty may leave with Townley, he tells Diane he still feels married to Kitty and begs Kitty to take him back.
Wealthy amateur criminologist and radio host who fights crime as the mysterious, invisible vigilante The Shadow.
A Yakama Indian who falls in love with Dorothy Nelson, the daughter of a man disputing fishing rights with his tribe. He attends college and becomes famous as a football player, but is expelled after taking the blame to shield Dorothy's brother from disgrace over an attempted game fix. He later defeats Ki-Yote and rescues Dorothy and her father, then gives up his hopes of marrying Dorothy and marries Sky-Arrow.
Influential businessman targeted by Billie's charms for diplomatic favors.
Paul is the son of John Braddock and has been expelled from college. When he applies for work, Kitty hires him as an office boy without initially realizing who he is. She later helps him escape an indiscreet love affair, making her an important influence on him during the story.
The charming yacht host who rescues Joan and proposes a convenient marriage to secure her independence. Falling deeply in love, he breaks their separation agreement, later sincerely apologizes, and risks a dangerous night flight to rescue her. He ultimately wins her forgiveness and uses their marriage to defeat his former lover.
The employer's son who lures Ann Carter to dinner aboard a rum boat and locks her in when she tries to leave, attempting to assault her. Eighteen months later, he is dating Ann's sister-in-law Helen, despite Ann and Lawrence's warnings. He draws a gun during a confrontation with Lawrence and is shot, but lives long enough to explain what happened and exonerate Ann and Lawrence.
Patrick is a young piano tuner who plays one of his compositions for Rita while she is in Atlantic City with Richard. Rita promptly forgets Richard, returns to New York, and arranges a hearing for Patrick, making his music the reason for her abrupt change of attention.
Phil is Arlene Terry's manager and participates in shaping the next stage of her singing career. After hearing James perform at the radio studio, he joins Arlene in offering the talented young singer a starring role in her new show, helping move James from Jean's world into professional entertainment.
Dan McTavish is John's atheist brother who vows to break every Commandment and rise to the top. He runs away with Mary, becomes a corrupt wealthy contractor by weakening cathedral concrete, cheats on Mary with Sally, and turns to violence and attempted escape when his fraud and illness are exposed. He dies after crashing his motorboat.
Lastro is a modern-day pirate wanted for murder, robbery, and other offenses. After hijacking a yacht, he arrives in Tapit, where he is recognized and later betrayed by Junipero. He is attracted to Nydra, takes Harry Beall hostage during his escape, and ultimately sails away with Nydra.
The broke protagonist who agrees to sell his life insurance to bootleg king Andrew North in exchange for a suicide pact. He rolls red dice to pick his death date but marries Beverly Vane, chosen by North. After falling in love, he teams up with Beverly's brother Johnny to steal a rum cargo. They are eventually trapped but rescued by Beverly and revenue officers, leading to a happy future.
Rod La Rocque has 75 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Shadow Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include S.O.S. Iceberg, International Crime, Let Us Be Gay. 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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