Leon Roche is the proprietor of a rundown seacoast hotel. He is also rearing Peroxide, a three-year-old orphan, making him part of the child's immediate household. His hotel becomes the setting where Helen Maitland, Ralph Alden, and 'Hurricane' Hardy's lives intersect.
Brent Warren is a banker and politician who commits a murder and frames George Roan, leading to Roan's death sentence. He is Dare Keeling's trustee and the man she loves. When Larry Keeling finds papers proving Warren's guilt, Warren faces trial, attempts to flee, and ultimately kills himself.
The head of the Golden Belt Wheat Co., John Barclay is connected to General Hendricks's financial troubles because Hendricks has supported him. Barclay pressures Molly to marry Adrian Brownwell, threatening financial ruin for many people she holds dear if she refuses.
A wealthy doctor whom Sasha agrees to marry after the Boroff family immigrates to the United States. His wife becomes involved in a love affair with Count Michael, prompting a shooting affray between Luke and Michael. They miss each other, but Sasha is wounded in the arm, and the ending leaves her still married to Luke.
Dr. Wells works with Richard Fleming in an attempt to scare Cornelia Van Gorder from the mansion. He reconstructs the shooting, searches the walls for a hidden room, and is suspected of aiding the masked criminal. He also knocks Detective Moletti unconscious and hides the body.
Dick is Paul's employer, described as a libertine who offers Paul a responsible position in the West. Turner is interested in Laura, Paul's wife, and she is inveigled into his apartment, Room 13. When Paul returns and hears a conversation there, he believes Laura is present, rushes into the room, and shoots Turner.
Archival appearance of the captain, referencing past events.
Alden J. Armitage is a wealthy investor who has recently arrived in Piperville and drives an elegant automobile. He arranges a car race in which Andy Fletcher competes, then uses the race as cover to rob the bank and flee. Andy pursues him and captures him.
Caesar Le Noir is a scoundrel and second in command at the trading post who courts Virginie. After being accused of wronging an Indian’s daughter, he shifts suspicion onto Alain. He persuades Virginie to flee, kills her father during a struggle, wounds Virginie while escaping Alain, and later dies in an accident and is eaten by wolves.
Representative of Gordon's father who fails to reach an agreement with Mallinsbee regarding the station. He is taken captive by Gordon to compel the construction process to start.
A customer from the West, Haywood is fired from the cabaret after trying to kiss Agnes Cuyler, then begs her forgiveness and proposes. Though Agnes accepts, he proves to be a brutal drunkard and abandons her in the desert. He later steals her partners' claim notice, drains their water, and tries to kill her.
McGuirk is a lone bandit who becomes the object of Pierre Winton's search after Pierre turns outlaw to avenge his father's death. His conflict with Pierre escalates into a declared war between the lone rider and Jim Boone's band, making McGuirk a central target of the revenge plot.
Robert McKim has 83 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work is anchored in the Zorro (Silent era) universe with 2 titles. Signature works include The Kentucky Handicap, The Wolf Hunters, North of Nome. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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