A skilled, mysterious gunfighter hired as a farmhand by Joe Starrett. He defends valley homesteaders from cattle baron Rufus Ryker's intimidation campaign, defeats Ryker's men, kills Jack Wilson and Ryker to save Joe, and rides away wounded.
Philip Raven is a hitman who kills Albert Baker, retrieves a stolen chemical formula, and is betrayed by his employer, Willard Gates. Pursued by Detective Lieutenant Michael Crane, he rescues Ellen Graham from a staged suicide, forces Gates and Alvin Brewster to confess their treason, and dies after being wounded by police.
An American archaeologist who investigates the golden statue after Phaedra tells him she has found it. He uses archaeological evidence and equipment to pursue the discovery, with help from Dr. Hawkins and Rhif. He clashes with Phaedra when he learns she has secretly moved the statue, insisting it belongs to Greece, but agrees to return with her to see it.
A former Confederate soldier and devoted father, John Chandler brings his mute son to seek medical help after the boy witnesses his mother’s death. He works for Linnett Moore, defends her land against the Burleigh family, sells his beloved dog to fund treatment, and ultimately survives their attempted murder while protecting his son.
The Baby Weems Storyboard Artist is one of the storymen who tests a proposed short on Robert Benchley in the storyboard department. The group presents the idea as an animatic, allowing Benchley and the audience to see how illustrated planning materials are developed into a screen narrative.
A Louisiana lumberman who becomes wealthy through the cotton business and is at the center of the story. He survives duels, kills Juan Moreno with a specially made knife, is nursed back to health by Ursula, and ultimately abandons Judalon to marry Ursula.
A mining engineer and geologist released from prison after being framed for robbing a gold shipment, Peter returns to Prescott seeking revenge and wealth. He organizes the Lisbon Mine scheme, recruits John McBain and Vincente, protects the wounded John, and ultimately entrusts the gold to John and Anita before leaving with Ada.
American pilot flying the Chungking-Calcutta route. Investigates the murder of his friend Bill Cunningham after discovering a hidden stash of smuggled jewels in their aircraft. He confronts suspects, gets falsely accused of murder, but ultimately unmasks the smuggling ring and kills the real killer, Eric Lasser, before departing.
A discharged former Confederate soldier who travels west with his pregnant wife, Ellie Barrett. After her death is worsened by the indifference of local officials and businessmen, he becomes consumed by revenge, takes the sheriff's position, recruits a criminal gang, engineers a bank robbery, and ultimately turns against his accomplices.
Steve is an American gunrunner and former Flying Tiger who flies weapons into Gandahar, hoping to sell them to the Maharajah. When that deal fails, he considers selling the cargo to the opposing army, but Prime Minister Singh impounds it. He falls in love with Joan, though his high fee for evacuating Anglo-Indians strains their relationship.
Demobilized U.S. Navy aviator who returns to Hollywood to find his wife involved in an affair. After a violent confrontation, he is falsely suspected of her murder and becomes a fugitive. He teams up with Joyce Harwood, uncovers his wife's husband's true identity as a wanted murderer, and ultimately clears his name while exposing the real killer.
A Chicago newspaper reporter who investigates the suspicious death of his tenant, Rosita. He obtains her diary, interviews multiple suspects, dates Leona, and ultimately uncovers the truth about Rosita's murder by G.G. Temple and Solly Wellman. He confronts Wellman in a shootout, kills him, and exposes the truth to Rosita's brother before destroying the diary.
Alan Ladd has 108 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Higgins Family with 2 titles. Signature works include Shane, Boy on a Dolphin, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid. 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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