The protagonist of the film, a central figure in the crime drama. His actions and decisions drive the plot forward.
A tough Irish railroad worker and World War I veteran, Jim becomes foreman of the wrecking crew and marries Daisy McQueen. Jealousy leads him to attack Louie and lose Daisy; after she returns with their baby, Jim doubts her, but risks himself in the train wreck rescue and is restored to his role as foreman.
The town schoolmaster who listens to Lulu's hardships, falls in love with her, and inspires her final rebellion. He becomes the man she plans to marry after her legal situation is resolved.
A former American ace turned chauffeur who moves to South Africa and works for farmer Schriemann. Framed for the farmer's murder by Hannah, he hides in the mountains, is arrested, but eventually cleared and marries Iris after she verifies his innocence and forces a confession.
Gulian Eyre is a World War I victim who has been blind for eight years and is on the verge of recovering his sight. He is Vida's husband and Lael's former fiancé. After his brother's financial collapse leaves him without his fortune, Gulian is forced into the business world; he later marries Vida and recognizes her by her touch.
Robert is Helen's former fiancé, separated from her after she fears that their children could inherit a predisposition to alcoholism. Mrs. Farwell hires him to end what she believes is an affair between Helen and Percy. At the betrothal dinner, Helen's feigned drunkenness helps prove Robert's love for her, and the pair renew their engagement.
John is the leader of a powerful group of Wall Street manipulators and is entering a shady financial deal with a business foe. Molly finds refuge at his estate after escaping the police, and his mother adopts her. When Ramón plans to have federal officials raid the estate, Molly retrieves papers that could send John to prison, helping him avoid that danger.
The dramatist who adapts Sheila's novel into a play. He accompanies Sheila back home and has fallen in love with her, assuming her affection for Jim has faded. Trapped in the flood, he recognizes Sheila's true feelings for her husband when she rushes to save Jim.
A wealthy baronet and Lionel's half brother, Oliver is framed for Peter Godolphin's death and shanghaied. Captured by Spaniards and forced to row as a galley slave, he escapes to the Moors and becomes Sakr-el-Bahr, a feared enemy of Christendom. He later kidnaps Rosamund and Lionel, then surrenders to a British ship to protect Rosamund.
Clorinda's fiancé and a nobleman who has won the Queen's favor through military victory in Flanders. After Clorinda flees London following the murder, he tracks her down, promises her safety, and vows to protect her with his love.
A British Army major whose discovery that his fiancée has been untrue leads him to knock out Colonel Carringford. Accused by Evelyn Beaudine of Carringford's murder, he flees India, builds wealth from South Sea pearl beds, and marries Pandora. When Gloria arrives with proof of his innocence, he is reunited with her.
Dr. Hamilton is a physician who takes a special interest in Faith after she faints and is admitted to his hospital. He proposes to her, but learns she is married, and becomes disappointed enough to drink excessively. He later operates successfully on his sister Maggie Thornton's injured child, and Faith ultimately seeks happiness with him.
Milton Sills has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Signature works include The Crash, Burning Daylight, Men of Steel. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
