Tom's awkward, physically weak but goodhearted roommate, Jim idolizes him and is treated as an outcast by the other students. Tom refuses to let his dormitory mates ostracize him. Hoping to protect Tom's reputation, Jim takes his place in the rain, becomes hospitalized, and dies shortly after Tom visits to share news of the victory over Yale.
Brooks Bailey is a cashier at Oakdale Bank accused of stealing $200,000 and disappearing. He disguises himself as the mansion's gardener, but is recognized as Dale Ogden's fiancé when Detective Anderson tries to arrest him. He later identifies the supposedly dead Courleigh Fleming on the roof.
Co-protagonist who witnesses a murder with Huck, testifies at trial to clear Muff Potter, survives being lost in Painted Cave with Becky, exposes Injun Joe's location, and discovers treasure to fund their robber dreams.
Tom Sawyer is the mischievous central boy whose schemes drive the story. He tricks Aunt Polly, manipulates Joe Harper and other boys into whitewashing the fence, courts Becky Thatcher, runs away with Joe and Huckleberry Finn, and eventually returns to surprise the town at his own funeral.
John Stuart is Jane Stuart’s brother, raised with her by Aunt Angela before their sudden inheritance changes their circumstances. Unlike Jane, he enjoys the attention and social recognition that wealthy neighbors and other people now give them, helping highlight Jane’s reluctance to abandon her old-fashioned values.
Clyde Baxter is a timid but gifted saxophonist beginning his first night with the orchestra. His music wins Flowers’ affection, and he openly declares his love despite Blackjack’s threat. After sparing Blackjack’s life, Clyde is captured, but Blackjack ultimately sacrifices himself so Clyde can be released and reunited with Flowers.
Beppo is Soldo's son and grows up alongside Lois, whom his family raises as their own after her abduction. Lois is known as Peppina and is regarded as Beppo's sister. The synopsis places him in her childhood family but gives no further actions or role in the later events.
Jack Pickford has 96 screen credits in a career dating back to 1909. Signature works include Waking Up the Town, Garrison's Finish, The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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