Ancestor killed by the hound centuries ago
Paris is the man Juliet's parents arrange for her to marry, despite her secret marriage to Romeo. His proposed marriage becomes the fate Juliet desperately tries to avoid, leading her to take a potion that makes her appear dead and sets the final tragedy in motion.
Gossip columnist investigating the murder of Nadia Renee. He intervenes to protect his friend Ted Benson, gathers clues like a diamond bracelet receipt and a blackmail history, and ultimately uses his column to lure the killer into revealing themselves.
A British lieutenant in World War I, Derek falls in love with Lucy Neville and hastily marries her. To spare Gilroy Hayworth's family the disgrace of his suicide, Derek takes Gilroy's dangerous reconnaissance mission, is injured, and loses his memory. Under the name John Drake, he returns to the front, later reconnects with Lucy, and eventually regains his identity.
A professional soldier of fortune and expert machine-gunner, Bob serves in the 20th Marching Company of the Foreign Legion alongside Muggsy and Bilgey. He tries to keep his younger brother Don from ruining his life, then deserts with his friends to rescue him. Captured by the Shiek, Bob sabotages most of the captured guns and ultimately turns the Legionnaires' weapons against the insurgents.
A young friend of Sir Basil, John is tasked with bringing the baronet's scattered children together. He falls in love with Tony, but initially reacts angrily when the truth about her identity emerges. After reconsidering, he tries to stop her from joining Richard's risky flight, then brings her back after the crash and insists he wants to marry her.
Eric is Jane's fiancé, separated from her when World War I begins and reunited with her months later in Gibraltar. Believed to be a German agent plotting against the British fleet, he takes the blame when Jane's attempt seems exposed and appears to commit suicide. He later returns, kills Amahdi to save Jane, and reveals he is also a British double agent.
Lord Teylesmore, a nobleman who has proposed daily for a year to actress Elsie. He places a newspaper ad to force the engagement, prompting a family crisis and a council to address the situation.
Ralph is Georgiana's husband, one half of the married couple whose relationship is troubled. His former mistress attends their country-weekend gathering and plans to take him away, prompting Georgiana to devise a trap.
Dona's fatuous husband who travels to Cornwall with Rockingham to capture the pirate. Their plan backfires when Aubrey's crew captures and robs them instead. Dona ultimately decides to stay with him for the sake of her children.
Fred Arnold is a wealthy man who runs off with Broadway star Patricia Wallace after she quits her show. He and Patricia travel aboard the Streamline Express, and Jimmy Hart follows them, connecting Fred to the conflict that sets the train's story in motion.
Willie Ainley is Kathleen's childhood friend, described as hapless and lovelorn. He is with her during the violent thunderstorm when they enter the deserted Wayne mansion, where Kathleen encounters Kenneth Wayne. His presence helps initiate the meeting that drives the central romance and conflict.
Ralph Forbes has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1922. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Philo Vance Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Legion of Missing Men, I'll Name the Murderer, Shock. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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