Phillip is Matt's brother, returning after many years away at law school. The homesteaders elect him judge, but Senator Graham tempts him with the prospect of becoming governor if he betrays them. Phillip conspires with Graham to have Alice's money stolen so her mortgage can be foreclosed; Matt discovers evidence and confronts him.
O'Hara is Sheriff Doug Barrett's deputy. During the conflict surrounding the cattle rustling, Luke Grimes shoots and kills him while Barrett is facing arrest-related pressure. His death is a turning point that establishes the violence of Claiborne's operation and precedes Barrett's decision to hire Bat Morrison as a new deputy.
Robert Seiter has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Signature works include Ferocious Pal, Single-Handed Sanders, Chicago After Midnight. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
