The Saxon protagonist and loyal knight of King Richard who disguises himself as a minstrel and a mysterious black-armored knight to seek his king, compete in the tournament, and ultimately rescue his loved ones and reclaim the throne.
Roy Cronin is a captain in the Rendleshire Fusiliers who meets Myra during an air raid and quickly falls in love with her. He proposes before leaving for the front, survives being wounded and held as a prisoner of war, and later reunites with her. In the present, the older Roy remembers Myra and their lost love.
Marcus Vinicius is a Roman military commander and the legate of the XIV Gemina. After returning from campaigns, he stays with Plautius and falls in love with Lygia. He tries to rescue her from persecution, defies Nero publicly, and leads the final uprising before leaving Rome with Lygia and Ursus.
A French knight who pledges himself to Arthur after an epic duel, Lancelot becomes one of the foremost Knights of the Round Table. He rescues Guinevere, falls in love with her, marries Elaine to escape that love, and later kills Modred before carrying out Arthur's final requests.
A retired gunslinger and former Confederate soldier who now runs a ranch in a small western community. He works with Dennis Deneen to preserve local stability, tries to restrain his reckless younger brother Tony, and ultimately puts his guns back on to find him after Tony becomes a deadly threat.
Key protagonist who travels to Cairo with Ann and Philip. He agrees to assist the couple due to a past professional connection with Ann's deceased father and supports her archaeological expedition despite Philip's hostility.
Takes command after Captain Lassiter's death and leads the outnumbered defenders in holding the hillside position. He suspects Corporal Todd of being a fugitive named Danny Burns, survives multiple engagements, and ultimately makes a final stand alone after digging his comrades' graves.
Lieutenant Tom Randolph is a naval officer serving aboard Captain Winslow's cruiser. He helps welcome the visiting representatives while the secret firing control gear is installed, placing him close to the ship's central crisis and the investigation that follows the sabotage and murders.
Rigby is a federal agent sent undercover to Los Trancos to investigate the sale and retrofitting of war-surplus aircraft motors. He rejects J.J. Bealer's bribe, develops feelings for Elizabeth Hintten, and struggles between protecting her and completing his case before confronting Carwood.
A slick Chicago lawyer who has built his career defending mobsters, Farrell represents Louis Canetto in a murder case and uses his lame hip to influence jurors. His romance with Vicki changes his outlook, but Rico's threats force him to confront the gangster and ultimately resist his demands.
Jake Wade is a reformed criminal who now serves as marshal in Cold Stream. He breaks his former partner Clint Hollister out of jail, refuses to reveal the location of their stolen money, and is forced to lead Clint and his men through the desert after Peggy is kidnapped. Jake ultimately kills Clint and escapes with Peggy.
Hired as the wagon master to lead the convoy of 140 women to California. He enforces strict discipline, executes a man for rape, and trains the women to defend themselves after many hands desert. He leads the group through extreme hardships, falls in love with Fifi, and ensures their safe arrival to marry their chosen husbands.
Robert Taylor has 121 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Broadway Melody Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Ivanhoe, Quo Vadis, Waterloo Bridge. 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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