A local man who desires Mary, opposes her romance with Jack, and incites local Indians to war to sabotage their wedding plans.
Cast member portrayed by Wilbur McGaugh in the film.
Silas Smythe is a wealthy and dishonest man who travels with Stella Hearns and becomes Al Simpkins's chief adversary. After overhearing Al's plans, he steals the Economo mixture and replaces it with gasoline, then steals the formula from Stella. He escapes by plane, fights Al in the air, and is pursued during the derby.
Wilbur McGaugh has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Jungle Jim Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Undercover Man, The Nevadan, The New Adventures of Tarzan. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
