Courtland Trenholm is the playboy grandson of Gotham Trust's founder who becomes bank president after a scandal. He sees through Lily Powers's attempted bargain, sends her to the Paris branch, falls in love with her, and later faces indictment before Lily returns her wealth and declares her love.
The commanding Major of the 69th regiment. Initially reluctant but grants Plunkett a chance after Father Duffy's intervention. He rigorously enforces discipline, ordering a court-martial after Plunkett's fatal blunder, yet demonstrates leadership forbearance that ultimately witnesses the private's redemption.
Craig is Stanley's progressive attorney fiancé, whom she abandons for Peter Kingsmill. Depressed afterward, he is encouraged by Roy and begins dating her. He refuses William Fitzroy's offer of legal business if it requires abandoning poor clients, later investigates the accident, recognizes Stanley's guilt, and tries to bring her to the district attorney.
Jim is the pilot whose plane crashes in the Amazonian jungle. Rescued with the other passengers, he becomes fascinated by Christine and follows Sebastian in Rio to learn about her past. After returning to the United States, he discovers from Anthony that Christine is Anthony's wife and learns she is in a sanitarium under Karen's care.
A convicted murderer being taken back to San Francisco to be hanged, Dan meets Joan in a Hong Kong bar and falls in love with her during the voyage. He tries to escape custody, but rescues Steve when they fall into the water. After learning of Joan's fatal heart condition, he postpones escape to spend time with her and promises to meet her in Mexico City.
Also known as Albert, he is Mrs. Warren's stepson and a local professor. He secretly murdered his secretary Blanche out of unrequited love and confessed to Helen, revealing his twisted mission to eliminate the weak and imperfect. He is ultimately shot dead by Mrs. Warren.
Geoffrey is Linda’s stockbroker husband, aware of her infidelities and at first willing to use her connection with John Fair to obtain investment advice. After Linda falsely tells him the market will rise, he loses his money in the 1929 crash. He later borrows money from Fair, warns Ronnie about Linda, and reconciles with Linda when she returns to say goodbye.
An unemployed former vaudeville partner of Dorothy Brock, with whom he maintains a secret romantic relationship. After being intimidated by the director's associates, he agrees to step back temporarily and takes a job in Philadelphia. He ultimately reconciles his feelings and prepares to marry Dorothy.
Legendary longtime naval airman and Jerry's older brother. Initially dates Irene Dale, but is seriously injured in a plane crash, forcing him to leave the Navy. He later transitions to designing a new experimental fighter aircraft.
A doctor and old friend of Dr. Veith, Bernhard boards the Germania to find his wife, Sybil, who is traveling with Alex Stevenson. After delivering a baby, he confronts Sybil and later takes the blame for Stevenson's murder, though Sybil confesses in a note before jumping overboard. He and Miss Morgan decide to begin a new life together.
A former Navy helmsman who loses a leg in the Macon crash after staying with his commanding officer until the crew can escape. Unable to find work in San Francisco, he takes on Cappy Ricks's challenge to sell unwanted lumber and proves exceptionally resourceful. He falls in love with Margaret, wins Cappy's respect, and later negotiates an end to the workers' strike.
One of Matilda Reed's long-lost adopted sons, Michael is a bankrupt playboy. Ann Nelson loves him and remains loyal to him. His story is one of the separate journeys that leads toward the Christmas Eve reunion Matilda needs in order to be saved from having her competence judged.
George Brent has 101 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Signature works include Baby Face, Housewife, Angel on the Amazon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
