Ahab's brother who competes for Faith's affection and deliberately fosters Ahab's belief that she has abandoned him. He is unknowingly shanghaied onto Ahab's vessel. During a storm, he leads a mutiny and attempts to murder Ahab, but his assault is thwarted when Queequeg breaks his back, ending his threat to the captain.
Oliver Tressilian's half brother, Lionel instigates Oliver's abduction and falsely blames him for the death of Peter Godolphin, whom Lionel has actually slain. He is set to marry Rosamund, Oliver's fiancée, but dies before their marriage, clearing the way for Oliver and Rosamund to wed.
Jerry Broun flies for Canada during World War I before the United States enters the conflict. Twenty years later, living under the name Jim Lofton, he works for the Department of Justice and is assigned to arrest Raoul McGuire, his former flying buddy who once saved his life. He later helps his younger brother and Molly escape the gang.
A wealthy bachelor who hires Mary, posing as Sally Fairchild, as a servant despite noticing that her polished manners and beauty seem unusual for the job. He discovers the necklace in her purse and later recognizes the danger surrounding her. When the gang abducts Mary, George pursues them, is wounded, and manages to rescue her before the police arrive.
A hardworking businessman and Alice Kendall’s husband. His long hours and limited income create tension in the marriage as Alice demands luxury goods beyond their means. He firmly refuses to purchase an expensive sable coat for her, which exacerbates their financial and emotional strain.
Robert is Margaret's millionaire brother and brings her to Meadville seeking the Patriarch's miracle cure. He falls in love with Helen, takes her out on his yacht, and later tells Doc he proposed to her but was rejected because she loves Doc. His disclosure helps prompt Doc to return the chapel money.
Wealthy college student in love with Mary Heath. Deeply remorseful after his mother's gambling den accidentally causes Dave's death, he binds himself as a lifelong farm slave to atone. Despite enduring humiliation, he ultimately saves the Heath family during a deadly storm.
A college graduate who is initially sympathetic to left-wing ideas, John is drawn into revolutionary politics through his relationship with Sophia Guerni. When the Bolsheviks threaten his childhood sweetheart, he rejects their doctrine, making his change of allegiance central to the conflict.
A physician serving a life sentence for the alleged murder of Joe Vasetti, Bradford insists he acted in self-defense and is later vindicated. He gives Marian a life-saving blood transfusion, and their love grows in prison. After Egan engineers his release and abduction, Bradford treats the wounded Egan, whose confession finally clears his name.
Robert Sheldon is Mrs. Sheldon's son, whom she raised believing his father was dead. Wanting to succeed in the city, he is sent to work for Willard Thatcher without knowing their relationship. After discovering Willard's financial schemes, Robert fights him, is falsely condemned for his death, and is ultimately saved by his mother's intervention.
A partner in the modiste shop who insists Madame Lucy operates it and ensures Irene leads the fashion show. He follows Irene home after her mother intervenes, overhears her love confession, and embraces her.
The protagonist and son of Hamilton Perry. After marrying Reverend Barker's younger daughter and losing her, he wanders Chicago's slums seeking spiritual answers before returning home to reunite with his son.
Lloyd Hughes has 92 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Signature works include Heart Punch, Clipped Wings, The Sea Hawk. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
