Lafayette Jordan is a financier who plans to inundate Caribou Canyon and convert it into a reservoir, but the villagers refuse to sell their land. He is Mary Jordan's father and employs Henry Mogridge as a business agent. Although Henry uses questionable methods against Judson Forrest, Lafayette is eventually shown to have known nothing about them.
The rich boy's Spartan father discovers that his son forged his name to obtain money. Rather than shielding him, he allows the law to take its course, leading to his son's imprisonment. His decision sets the rich boy on the path toward confronting the consequences of his actions.
A city's political boss, O'Rourke is Gus Henshaw's patron and curbs him, prompting Henshaw to devise a plan to get even. Sally is lured to O'Rourke's home, where a fight involving O'Rourke's butler leads to a fire and the burning of the mansion.
Judge Harrington is a friend of Helen who persuades her to tell him about her troubles. He argues with Herbert Porter, helping him understand Helen's financial situation and prompting him to give her a check for $5,000. His intervention helps bring the couple to a better understanding.
Edwards Davis has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Signature works include The Right Way, The Strength of the Weak, A Circus Romance. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
