Sir Arthur Blake's haughty and scheming daughter, and Benjamin's cousin. She falls in love with Benjamin but later betrays him after he returns to England, leading to his conviction. Benjamin eventually discovers her treachery and rejects the relationship while confronting the family that wronged him.
A bar girl and adventuress who joins the pearl expedition. Initially manipulated by Bucko into marrying Kehane, she genuinely falls for him and experiences a severe crisis of conscience when Bucko forces the divers back into deadly work.
Dan's girlfriend, whom Pat also pursues. Pat leaves her a welcome message in the sky, and she believes he is working undercover for the Coast Guard after he joins the smugglers. Kidnapped with Pat, she frees herself enough to use the radio Dan taught her to operate and call for help; she later stays with the wounded Dan.
John's widowed stepmother who becomes a catalyst for the resolution by pressuring Dr. Saunders to reveal the truth about Paul, helping to clear John's name.
Doris is the daughter of a wealthy New York banker, engaged to a rich man she does not love. Taking her aunt's advice about marrying for love, she runs away and hides in Jeff's boxcar. After traveling with him and reaching his ranch, she follows him when he walks away and reaffirms her love, and they vow to marry.
Vina is Tod Swain's sister and Ralph Houston's girlfriend. Charles Gillette uses her to dig up dirt on his enemies, and her reporting contributes to a damaging story about Horace Mitchell. After Tod chastises her judgment, Gillette orders her killed to prevent her from revealing what she knows; Tod helps her return safely.
Initially a saloon singer abandoned by Barney for business reasons. Decades later, she is referenced as the mother of a young Lotta raised by widower Swan Bostrom. The daughter bears a striking resemblance to her mother and becomes the object of affection for both Barney and Richard.
Jane is a gunfighter, scout, and influential Deadwood citizen who dresses mannishly and has been associated with Bob. Hurt when Bob favors Anne, she first urges Anne to leave town, then tries to win Bob back. Jane joins Jim's efforts against the gang and ultimately shoots Bob to protect Jim, before Bob kills McCall as he threatens her.
An entertainer caught in a love triangle with partners Jim Fisk and Nick Boyd. She agrees to marry Fisk out of a sense of gratitude, but her heart belongs to Boyd. Her presence underscores the personal and moral conflicts driving the financiers' ambitions.
Mrs. Bickford is one of Josh's conservative parents, who are concerned about his future. After seeing their son's grief and learning that Hazel has died, the Bickfords vow to become better parents to Josh. The plot presents her as part of the parental response to the events.
Frances Farmer has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Signature works include Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake, World Premiere, South of Pago Pago. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
