The son of Sir Pitt Crawley, Rawdon falls for Becky while she is governess at his father's residence and secretly marries her. After Sir Pitt discovers them, the couple is turned out of the house. Rawdon later rejects Becky over her dishonest and unfaithful conduct, telling her their marriage is over and warning her not to call herself Lady Crawley.
A famous British composer who visits the Clarkson estate. After witnessing Hilda's extraordinary vocal talent, he invites her to Europe and trains her into a celebrated opera singer, eventually proposing marriage to her.
Bill Matthews is a foreman at Bethel Steel who works to eliminate waste in steel manufacturing. After perfecting his invention and gaining wealth, he hires May Larrabee to teach him social manners so he can become Daphne Van Steer's social equal. He remains devoted to Daphne, offers to help her financially troubled father, and rescues her from Philip Colt.
Violet's wealthy uncle who initially forbids her marriage to Wally due to her status as a chorus girl. After attending a lavish party and witnessing Jerry's antics, he changes his mind, gives his blessing, and eventually proposes to Jerry.
A cunning mastermind who recruits a Hungarian carnival troupe to scam wealthy socialites in New York. Driven by greed initially, he develops genuine affection for Zara and Doris, ultimately taking the blame for the crimes to protect them and escaping to reunite with his lover.
The guardian of Phillip Bellows at the Long Island estate. He discovers Tina's true identity and warns her to avoid stressing the sick boy. After Phillip's death, he confronts and exposes Dr. Marcy's criminal past to the police, then offers Tina a home.
The central protagonist who falls in love with Gloria Waring and orchestrates a plan to protect her inheritance. He secretly ends the wedding between Teddy and Dick by claiming common-law marriage, sacrificing his own happiness for Gloria, which ultimately leads to their reconciliation.
A wealthy American and Elsie Maury's husband, Robert leaves Paris for a business trip to Argentina while Elsie remains behind. After Juan Serafin delivers an envelope he believes contains Elsie's confession, Robert hears the truth from her directly. The envelope holds only blank sheets, and Robert forgives and embraces her.
Former fiancé of Fanny who breaks off their engagement. Later reveals his enduring love, prevents her from making further sacrifices as a nightclub hostess, and plans a new life with her.
Carewe raised Dane, the son of his deceased close friend, and promised to care for him. He hopes Dane will marry Phyllis, but when he finds Kara's note addressed to Richard, he pretends it is his own to spare Dane. Unaware that Kara has married Dane, Carewe offers her money to pose publicly as his lover; he ultimately confesses his love for Phyllis.
Rupert is a Huguenot and Margot's fiancé at the opening of the story. After defeating the Comte in a duel but sparing his life, Rupert is taken under the Comte's protection in exchange for five years of service. He protects Yolande and others at the castle, fights the Duc, and becomes engaged to Yolande when released from his oath.
Arthur is England's Colonial Secretary and the married man whom Lala loves from afar. She enters his household as a maid and later nurses him at his country home when he becomes ill. His wife does not love him and is having an affair, leaving him facing possible scandal; Arthur considers abandoning politics and marrying Lala.
Conway Tearle has 88 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work is anchored in the Bobby Jones Golf Instruction Shorts universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Captivation, Vanity Fair, The Lost Zeppelin. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
