Jane-Ellen's father and co-leader of the homesteaders. His death during a crop-burning incident by Bean's forces serves as a major catalyst for Harden to take decisive action against the judge.
Coach Tim O'Hara is Lombardy College's football coach and Janet's father. Pressured to resign because of his age, he becomes the focus of George Black's effort to help the college. A $50,000 donation from the Ritz Brothers is made on the condition that O'Hara remain coach, while Bob Hayner also tries to help him to win Janet's approval.
Pa Boyer is a practical Iowa farmer who moves to Hollywood with Ma Boyer and Adie Boyer after the family sells its farm. His honest advice on a film set earns him a small acting role, later expanded into a lucrative contract. Disillusioned by Hollywood spending and ambition, he considers returning home before resuming his career.
Frankie is the father of the Peterson family, who are squatting in a vacant house owned by Mike Clarke. Afraid the family will be evicted, he gives Clarke false directions, then invites the disguised gang to a party. He travels to New York for Clarke's supposed real-estate deal, returns with news of Norris, and accidentally shoots Norris during the final confrontation.
An ironworker who loves Molly O'Connors, Chuck decides to pursue stardom after working near the Filmcraft Studio stage. He rescues Bijou Lamour's pet monkey and takes on several dangerous doubling jobs, including a horse-riding scene for Marmaduke X. Caruthers. After being injured, he is nursed by Molly, gives up his screen career, and uses his studio check to pay off her mortgage.
Fred Stone has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1907. Signature works include The Farmer in the Dell, No Place to Go, Konga, the Wild Stallion. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
