Josh Griggs is Mary's father, described as a heavy-drinking man who disapproves of the romance between Mary and Lem. His opposition creates an obstacle for Lem as he pursues Mary, whose existing beau is Tom Perkins.
Thad Grove is an aged prospector who joins Bob Hill in finding a little girl in Sonora Jack's hut. When they cannot locate her parents, the prospectors take her away. The girl grows up to be Marta, whose later romance with Hugh Edwards and kidnapping by Sonora Jack drive the central story.
Jack's father, a shipping clerk fired by Mr. Waters. Supports his son's departure to the country club and later attends the tournament to express his pride.
Russ runs a grocery store in the Iowa village where Elmer hides from the police. He gives Elmer a position at the store, providing the young city fugitive with work while he remains in town and becomes involved in a rivalry with Lon Kimball over Margaret Andrews.
Eben Holden is one of the older couple who care for Jackie on their farm after Helene brings him there. Jackie has a happy childhood with the Holdens, and when he realizes that the couple is struggling with expenses, he leaves for New York hoping to earn money to make life easier for them.
An old shipmate of the orphaned boy’s father, Captain Fairchild takes the boy into his home and entrusts Bill Clemons with the marked money. He disapproves of aviators and orders Clyde away after discovering his insignia, then mistakenly suspects him of abducting Grace. By the end, he accepts airplanes and gives Clyde and Grace his blessing.
A prospector who provides refuge to Daniel Brown. He informs Daniel about gold deposits on the ranch property owned by the young woman.
Bert Woodruff has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Signature works include Speedy, Paths to Paradise, The Six-Fifty. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
