Ruth is the daughter of Agnes Bowman and Captain Scudder, though the villagers wrongly believe she is illegitimate. Raised by her aunt Agatha, she falls in love with Agatha's son Eric and plans to marry him. When a fire breaks out aboard the ship, she boards to search for Eric and is rescued by him.
Unity and Priscilla Beaumont are sisters with contrasting lives: Priscilla longs for a concert-stage career, while Unity is burdened with the family’s household work. Persuaded by Ivor, Priscilla steals money held in trust for a church organ. Unity, who loves Hiram, discovers where it is and returns it during his trial.
Molly is the leader of a criminal gang who escapes capture after a failed attempt to rob a truck. She takes refuge at John Rand's estate, where his mother adopts her. When Molly discovers that Ramón plans to bring federal officials to the estate and expose John, she and her old associate Spike break into the safe to retrieve incriminating papers. With Mrs. Rand's help, Molly turns toward an honest life.
The daughter of a local gambler. Pierce develops romantic interest in her, which triggers jealousy from Laura. She later befriends 'Poleon Doret and eventually marries him, clearing the path for Pierce and the Countess.
Eleanor Butterworth is a member of the Butterworth family and the woman sought in marriage by both Gasper Le Sage and Lord Chumley. Le Sage offers to recover the stolen coast-defence plans in exchange for her hand, but Chumley ultimately retrieves the papers and wins her affections.
Nita is a young woman who tries to escape marrying Pedro Lupo and is rescued by Bob Armstrong. After circumstances force her to marry Bob, she is placed in a convent but escapes in boys' clothing and seeks work at his ranch. Clara sends her away after misunderstanding her situation, but later learns Nita is her daughter, whom she had believed dead at birth.
Diana is a wealthy, willful young woman who becomes stranded overnight at a country hotel with Jimmy, her aunt's fiancé. To quiet the hotel manager's concerns, she and Jimmy pretend to be married. When Bruce later interprets the incident scandalously, Diana sets out to teach him that appearances can mislead, but her plan leads to blackmail and Bruce's rescue of her.
A woman who becomes attached to Craig after he beats Gorilla Bagsley for annoying her. Believing Craig is her man and wanting to spite the memory of his former fiancée, she marries him. When Gorilla aims at Craig, Pandora steps in front of the shot, saving his life at the cost of her own.
Viola Dana has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1910. Signature works include Bred in Old Kentucky, Don't Doubt Your Husband, The Heart Bandit. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
