One of Steve's partners in the plan involving Kay and wealthy Paul Southern. The proposed divorce-settlement proceeds are to be divided among Steve, Kay, and K.C. Kelly, placing him among the beneficiaries of the scheme described in the plot.
Dr. Miles is one of the people who helps Maria Porter after she is deserted by Dick Porter and left to manage the abandoned infant alone. His assistance contributes to the practical support Maria receives during her crisis, although the plot summary does not specify his profession-related actions beyond helping her.
Doc Williams is Eddie Burke's manager at the start of the story. He sets up a major fight for Eddie at Madison Square Garden, but Eddie needs to change managers after Doc makes the arrangement. The summary does not give further details about Doc's involvement in the fight or its outcome.
Willie is Sidney Taylor's father. Else's departure with Malcolm on the eve of Sidney's wedding causes him a second heart attack, and the wedding is postponed for another six months. When Else later returns and offers financial help to Sidney and Peter, Willie refuses to let them accept it.
Alfred is Jeannette's father. He reveals that the family is nearly broke, that they have lost household staff, and that their house no longer belongs to them. Although Jeannette is upset that he concealed their circumstances, he remains an important presence in her life; he later challenges Cyrus about his rough manners and talks with him about Jeannette.
Pop is Steve's father. Steve visits him and finds him depressed because his business has been ruined. Steve later says that he committed the murder in revenge for the damage done to his father, connecting Pop's misfortune to the central crime and Steve's confession.
William Collier Sr. has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Signature works include A Successful Failure, Wife and Auto Trouble, Miracle on Main Street. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
