Al Stephenson is a returning U.S. Army sergeant and successful bank executive, married to Milly and father of Peggy. Although promoted after the war, he wrestles with alcohol and is criticized for approving an unsecured veteran's loan. His drunken banquet speech challenges the demand for collateral from people who risked their lives in combat.
A kind Victorian doctor who experiments with drugs to unleash his evil impulses, transforming into the violent and amoral Edward Hyde. Unable to control the transformations, he commits murder and assault before being shot by the police and reverting to Jekyll as he dies.
Co-protagonist; a once-great Hollywood star whose career is destroyed by alcoholism, leading to his discovery and marriage of Esther before his tragic downfall.
Philip of Macedonia is the king of Macedon and Alexander's father. He campaigns against Olynthus and Greece, appoints Alexander as regent, and joins him in conquest. After divorcing Olympias and marrying Eurydice, he is assassinated by Pausanias amid a succession crisis.
A prominent statesman, three-time presidential candidate, and biblical scholar who volunteers to assist the prosecution. Once a close friend of Drummond, he is called to the stand as a biblical expert. Flustered by questions on scriptural inconsistencies and his unfamiliarity with Darwin, he is forced to admit literal interpretations are flawed and dies of a heart attack in court.
Karel Cernik is the circus manager and central figure, struggling to preserve his family’s nationalized circus under Communist control. He resists imposed propaganda, plans an escape to Bavaria, discovers a spy among his workers, and leads the border flight. He is Tereza’s father, Zama’s husband, and Joe’s eventual ally.
A modern descendant of the Puritan who burned the witches. He is running for governor and initially engaged to Estelle, but becomes the target of Jennifer's curse and eventually falls in love with her.
Protagonist. Illegitimate son of Maria and Denis, raised by his grandfather John Bonnyfeather. Engages in trade, experiences moral corruption in Africa, eventually reconciles with his past, loans his wealth to a friend, and leaves for America with his son.
60-year-old traveling salesman whose mental state deteriorates after his company transitions him to straight commission. He experiences delusions, clashes with his son, attempts suicide via car crash and gas, and ultimately dies by crashing his car to secure an insurance payout for his family.
Josef Steiner is a middle-aged German veteran and former concentration-camp escapee who survives through deception and resourcefulness. He refuses Brenner’s demand to betray his rescuers, protects Ludwig, and ultimately returns to his dying wife before sacrificing himself rather than informing on his friends.
The Roman prefect who initially shows mercy to Christians by dispersing a mob. He becomes romantically involved with Mercia despite his duty to enforce Nero's anti-Christian edicts. He repeatedly attempts to save her life and eventually chooses to die alongside her rather than force her to renounce her faith.
A former galley prisoner who is transformed by the Bishop's mercy. Living as Monsieur Madeleine, he becomes a factory owner and mayor, then exposes his identity to save an innocent prisoner. He rescues Fantine's daughter, protects her for years, spares Inspector Javert, and ultimately entrusts her future to Marius.
Fredric March has 101 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Signature works include The Best Years of Our Lives, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Hombre. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
