A young American soldier who brings Valerie, a filly he saved from shell fire, to his California ranch after the war. He falls in love with Helen Cunningham and rides Valerie in the Steeplechase against Thunderhoof. Valerie wins, helping Bill gain Helen's affection.
Jimmy is Ruth's husband and the son of the emporium's owner. After he walks in on Renaud Graham embracing Ruth, he suspects her of wrongdoing and leaves her. Seeing a play based on Ruth's life brings him to his senses, and he seeks and wins her forgiveness.
Ralph is Helene Martin's earnest boyfriend. He elopes with Helene, but she later becomes concerned about Huntley Sheldon's advances toward Myra and arranges a visit to Huntley's apartment. The summary identifies Ralph as Helene's partner but gives no further details about his actions in the apartment confusion.
A new classman at the Naval Academy, Herbert is sensitive and quick to take offense, and initially dislikes Bill. After they reconcile, he becomes Bill’s friend. Suspected after a navigation collision, he breaks confinement and assaults a guard; Bill protects him by taking the blame, but Herbert’s letter confesses and clears Bill.
Hugh Allan has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Signature works include Wild Beauty, Object: Alimony, The Fire Detective. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
