Police inspector investigating Andre's death in 1958.
Pearl's father who kills her mother after catching her with a lover. He is executed for the crime but arranges for his daughter to be raised by his cousin Laura Belle in Texas, setting the plot in motion.
William, Earl of Mackworth, is a close friend of Myles and Meg's family and the protective lord of Mackworth Castle. He recognizes Myles as the person capable of opposing Gilbert Blunt, supports his training and advancement, and gives his hearty consent when Myles seeks to marry Lady Anne.
W. Somerset Maugham is a writer who helps bring Larry Darrell together with Elliott Templeton's household after the family's financial ruin. He later visits Elliott on his deathbed with Larry and explains that Larry has found the fulfillment most people desire but fail to achieve.
The British Prime Minister who commissions Professor Fergusson to race against slave traders to the Volta River and plant the British flag within six weeks. He officially endorses the aerial expedition and advises including Donald O'Shay as a neutral witness to legitimize the territorial claim.
Treasurer of Tony's company. He attends the ballet and is associated with the embezzlement investigation revealed by Daniel Graham.
American chemist inadvertently poisoned by radium, facing a terminal prognosis. Travels to Germany for a potential cure, leaves his wife Helen and son Johnny in New York, returns unexpectedly to discover Helen's infidelity, initially evicts her, but later reconciles with her to restore family unity for their son.
Dr. Charles Evans is a neighbor and friend of the Fielding family who advises Elizabeth Howard not to involve the police. He presents himself as a helpful confidant, but David Fielding eventually accuses him, and he is revealed as the murderer, driven by his former desire for Marian Tygarth.
Rexford is Mary's husband and the father of their young daughter. Though he initially forgives Mary for her past and is devoted to her, he becomes jealous after a scandal involving Tommie and threatens divorce. He later apologizes, but the couple's reconciliation is complicated by Mary's concealed feelings and the truth about Tommie.
Archibald Craven is Mary's widowed uncle and Colin's father, who owns Misselthwaite Manor. Consumed by grief over his wife's death, he avoids Colin and plans to sell the estate, but a change of heart leads him to the garden, where Colin's recovery inspires their emotional reunion.
Stephen Fisher is Carol Fisher's father and the polished leader of the Universal Peace Party. Secretly directing the espionage operation, he helps imprison and torture Van Meer, attempts to conceal his treason, and finally confesses to Carol before sacrificing himself when the aircraft is attacked.
Racehorse owner who is swindled by Wenda and faces disqualification by the Jockey Club on race fixing allegations. He plans to get revenge with the help of Hillcott.
Herbert Marshall has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Fly with 1 titles. Signature works include The Fly, The Little Foxes, The Letter. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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