A Southern Civil War secret service agent seeking vengeance for her family. Captured and forced to marry a masked man, she later operates in Washington D.C., falls in love with Northern agent John Armitage, and marries him after the war.
The central protagonist, likely navigating a scheme of social disguise or mistaken identity given the film's title. As the lead in a silent comedy adventure, she drives the narrative through her interactions with both common and aristocratic circles.
Protagonist who sacrifices her love for Ronald to marry the wealthy but cruel Grey Sands in order to pay her mother's debts. She endures emotional abuse and is falsely framed by her husband, losing her reputation before ultimately divorcing him to reunite with her true love.
Central protagonist who dreams of luxury. She initially takes up with wealthy John Ward, circulates among wealthy men, but her high society status wanes with age. Upon returning to America to win back former suitor James Kellerman, she fails and becomes deeply depressed by her sister's happiness, ultimately descending into personal dissipation.
An orphan in the care of Mother Hawkins, Nancy remains honest despite being urged to steal. Gentleman Chi takes her along on a burglary, but she escapes to John Lewis, who sends her to school. Years later, she is introduced into society as Lewis's niece, refuses Chi's attempt to involve her in another theft, and accepts Lewis's marriage proposal.
A European-looking woman raised by a native bandit after her mother's caravan was massacred in the desert. Sir Derek falls in love with her, outbids others to buy her freedom, and marries her. When she believes he needs money, she prepares to sell herself, but learns she is the heir of the man who made advances to her and returns happily with Sir Derek.
A once-famous burlesque queen turned vaudeville veteran who takes a kindly, maternal interest in Eddie. She advises him to find a partner, prompting him to reconsider his solo act. Later, she visits Rita before the revue opening and tells her that Eddie and Cleo are opening that night, leading Rita to go help him.
Bessie Barriscale has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Signature works include The Breaking Point, Kitty Kelly, M.D., Patriotism. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
