A playboy introduced to Eve by Cornelia. He engages in a flirtation and liaison with Eve, which serves as the catalyst for Lewis Dike to discover Eve's infidelity and reconsider his marriage.
Amos Rugg works with Johnny Goodlittle at the general store and competes with him for Betty Watson's affection. He takes Betty on a country drive, is kidnapped with her, and is strapped to Dr. Ziska's death chair for an experiment. Johnny eventually frees him from the laboratory.
A young man whom the story calls Dickie, he is intoxicated when Naomi gets into his taxi and she tricks him out of it. He is a friend of Ernest and later recognizes Naomi aboard the yacht, but keeps her identity to himself. His presence and apparent closeness to Naomi contribute to Ernest's jealousy.
Bob Everett is an art owner whose precious paintings are targeted by a team of crooks. He initially catches Barbara after she is abandoned at the scene, but she convinces him that she was forced to help rather than being the real thief. He then accompanies her to William Jackson to explain what happened.
Jim is Stanley Montjoy's brother and travels with him to Mexico to seek their fortune. He falls in love with Diana Ramon, remains in Mexico to look after the brothers' mining property, and later elopes with Diana. His return to town and the misunderstanding between the two women form part of the story's comic complications.
Jimmy Sears is one of the adults involved in adopting Eleanor Hamlin through the cooperative-parenting arrangement. He loses control of himself under the spell of Eleanor's kisses, creating a disturbing complication in the household. The situation eventually passes, while the later romantic conflict centers on Eleanor, Peter Bolling, and Beulah Page.
A gang leader who knows about Marie's past, Garner threatens to reveal it and temporarily succeeds in separating her from James. Tony later kills him, an act that leads to Marie's arrest and accusation of murder until Tony confesses.
Kent is a wealthy young man whom Enid Gregory meets during her vacation with Janet at a fashionable hotel. Enid succumbs to his embrace and allows him to slip a ring onto her finger, making him a romantic counterpart to Enid in the story.
Tom Perkins is Mary's existing beau and a rival to Lem, who falls in love with her. The story describes him as worldly, contrasting with Lem's rural circumstances. His relationship with Mary is the romantic obstacle Lem faces as he perseveres in pursuing her.
Will is Emily's brother, returning after serving a prison sentence and declaring his intention to go straight. Kreig uses him in a plan for revenge against Dodd, then frames him for Dodd's murder. Will sees Kreig enter Emily's house and fights him, but Kreig shoots him.
A wealthy Van Gore who stages a mock wedding on his yacht with the captain officiating. A reported shipwreck leads Hattie Lou to return, only for Spencer to reappear. He survives the wreck but dies when the Van Gore home burns down, leaving Hattie Lou free to marry Grant.
Yost is described as an evil influence in the village. When Hallie is lonely during Frank's absence, he tries to win her over, but her honesty leads her to send him away. Frank sees Yost enter the house but not leave, mistakes the situation, and accuses Hallie before Arthur sets him straight.
Hallam Cooley has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Signature works include Stolen Kisses, Her Wild Oat, Going Up. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
