Piggy is a mine worker discharged for theft. In retaliation or pursuit of his own aims, he lures Bertie into the mine, where a fire occurs. Matt rescues her, making Piggy’s actions a direct cause of danger for Bertie and a turning point in the relationship between her and Matt.
Mike Moran is a pool hall proprietor and notorious gambler who envies Jack Donovan and wants to profit by betting against the Cubs. After Jack refuses his offer to throw the series, Moran seeks revenge by planting a false note to drive Jack and Mary apart. He follows Mary and Jackie onto a ship, where he dies in the wreck after attempting to force his affection on her.
Red works as the janitor at O'Day's jewelry store and secretly belongs to Robert Chandler's gang of jewel thieves. The gang steals jewels from the store's customers and sells them back to the business, before carrying out a robbery at the store itself. The thieves attempt to escape by plane but are pursued and arrested.
David Kirby has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Signature works include Danger Quest, The Man Who Played Square, The Mask of Lopez. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
