The Deputy Sheriff is one of the law officers involved in resisting the gang's robberies. The officers wait at the grocery store after receiving John Brant's warning, later pursue the fugitives with the Sheriff and posse, and help hold John Brant and Joseph Conlon after the final escape.
Local Native American character, skilled tracker and ally.
Wally Weldon is a ranch hand on Colonel Sterner's ranch and reports to the trusted foreman, Longrope Wheeler. He brings Jim Bradley to the ranch after learning that the young man is searching for his father. When the cook shoots Bradley and tries to flee, Weldon captures him; later, he also overpowers Longrope during another attempted safe robbery and takes him to the sheriff.
Neal King is one of the Crockett cowhands and the sole exception among them: the others are systematically rustling Mary Crockett’s cattle, but Neal is not. The plot summary identifies him through this contrast, placing him apart from the cowhands whose theft Larry Clarke uncovers.
One of Belmont's cohorts who participates in the theft of the crown jewels. He is eventually captured by Operator 99, prompting Belmont and Parker to kidnap Joyce Kingston in exchange for his freedom.
Luther Jennings' accomplice involved in the conspiracy to sabotage the Ryder Stage Lines. He confronts Red and Captain Glover, takes Little Beaver hostage during a retreat, and dies alongside Jennings when their escape vehicle plunges off a cliff.
A. J. Slade is one of the corrupt town authorities working with Mayor Luke Keeler and Joe Martinez. Their plan is to take Granny Carson's interest in her silver mine for back taxes. Brett Starr's efforts to expose the wrongdoing lead to Slade's arrest for trial.
Military or ranger officer in Heart of the Rockies.
Clay is the railroad agent whose knowledge becomes a threat to the rustlers' plan. Bat and Carver's side tortures him to learn about the planned posse, then leaves him tied hand and foot. Clay escapes his bonds and rides to alert Sheriff Fletcher, enabling the lawmen and posse to act.
Bob Stuart is one of five Texans whom Captain Smith's henchman narrows down as possible members of the resistance. He joins Allen King, Bert Rogers, Dick Forrest, and Jim Clark in opposing Smith's rule. The synopsis does not specify which man is the Lone Ranger; Tonto and the other four Texans know his concealed identity.
Ranch hand or townsman with minor plot involvement.
The sheriff arrests Jeff, Smokey, and Whopper after they flee with Pop Edwards's money, but he is sure that someone else killed Pop. His doubts about the friends' guilt distinguish him from the true killer, and lawmen arrive with Smokey during Jeff's final confrontation with Doc Randall.
Hal Taliaferro has 158 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include Arizona Cyclone, Breed of the West, Guilty Trail. 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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