Crown prosecutor handling the Villette murder case. Attends Ruth Grandfort's party and discusses the investigation, prompting Ruth to overhear details about Logan's suspect status.
The lecherous editor-in-chief at Fabian Publishing. He recognizes Caroline Bender's editorial talent and promotes her despite opposition, but also attempts to sexually seduce April Morrison and makes unwelcome advances toward Barbara Lamont. He displays arrogance and a lack of remorse regarding his predatory behavior.
Jeff moves into the basement apartment building at 13 Gay Street with his wife, Nancy. He recognizes the apartment as a former speakeasy and encounters its old box-turtle mascot, Old Hickory, whose wanderings cause scares. Together with Nancy, he investigates the residents, identifies the blackmail scheme, and works out that the killer lives in the building.
A poor but ambitious young man, John is caught breaking into the Wylies' house to use their library. He accepts their offer to finance his studies in exchange for giving Maggie the option to marry him after five years, and later wins a seat in Parliament. As a financial expert, he clashes with his Labour Party's gold-standard policy, falls in love with Lady Sybil, and ultimately accepts Maggie's help with his career.
British war journalist who insists on being addressed as a General. Initially an ineffective nominal commander, he secretly hoards alcohol, descends into alcoholism and madness, and commits suicide, triggering the cavern explosion that enables escape.
Anthony reveals an important truth about Christine to Jim after Jim returns to the United States: Christine is not Anthony's daughter but his wife. His disclosure changes Jim's understanding of Christine's identity and relationship to him, and helps explain her connection to the events Jim has been investigating.
Michael is a roguish artist who becomes attracted to Sylvia after seeing her perform with the traveling troupe. His former relationship with Lily complicates their romance, but he later drives with Sylvia while searching for the others, spends a night in jail with her, and leaves the train with her after they reveal their feelings.
The protector of Prince Valiant's exiled family and ruler of Camelot. He oversees the squire training program and decrees that Valiant must serve as a squire to Sir Gawain. After Valiant returns and exposes Sir Brack's treason, King Arthur presides over the trial and formally knights Valiant, restoring his honor and status.
A special prosecutor appointed after a grand jury loses confidence in District Attorney Bradley Wayne, Larrimore takes on the difficult Johnson case and investigates the crime syndicate. He dates Paula Rogers, later discovers Wayne's corruption, and helps expose the truth about Wayne's death.
E. Wade Rawlins arrives after his car breaks down and is adopted by Mrs. Emily Kilbourne as the family's replacement chauffeur. He becomes involved in the dinner for Senator Harlan, wins his confidence, attracts Minerva Harlan, and falls in love with Jerry amid a mistaken report of his death.
Stephen is the head of Dexter Cement, whose business is threatened by powerful competitors seeking to force his cooperation. On his lawyer's advice, he marries Kendal and transfers his assets to her to protect the company. Though he initially wants to marry Phyllis, he later discovers his feelings for Kendal.
A wealthy friend of Roger who provides him with a home, laboratory, and income for health recovery. He encourages his son Wells to court Susan and later praises Susan’s courage and honesty following her public confession.
Brian Aherne has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1924. Signature works include I Confess, Smart Woman, The Locket. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
