Hank Kavanaugh is a Civil War veteran and father of five. He objects to communism after reading about the San Francisco strike, but his sons Max and George defend its virtues and reveal they attended communist meetings during family gatherings. Hank tries to change their views while contending with the strike involving Max.
A kindly, elderly family doctor who has attended to the family for years. He advocates for open communication about sex and urges the parents to educate Ruth. He diagnoses the pregnancy, confronts the irresponsible Tommy, and informs the parents, serving as the story's moral voice.
Willard Mack has 78 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Signature works include The Billion Dollar Scandal, A Free Soul, Blind Youth. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
