Billie is the daughter of stockbroker John Bartlett. She meets Jerry while he is passing himself off as a broker and becomes the woman he falls in love with. Jerry's actions in foiling the plot against the market and his eventual inheritance lead to his winning her love.
Helen is Judge Griggs's daughter and Anthony Churchill's intended bride. Their marriage depends on Anthony satisfying her father's six-month probation. When she encounters Anthony with the family he has invented to deceive Marion, the situation threatens their relationship and wedding; the later discovery of the blackmail scheme clears the way for their happy ending.
Vincent's wife who is advised by Sylvia to play his gambling game to win him back. She becomes the focus of Vincent's attention, ultimately leading to the restoration of their marriage.
Joan is ambitious for a stage career and becomes the wife, in name only, of wealthy and influential banker Georges Gautier. She cannot learn to care for Georges and loves the young poet Henri Regnier instead. She ultimately gives up her stage ambitions and marries Henri.
A young Park Avenue flapper traveling with her mother and the wealthy suitor Forrest Vandeteer. She detests Vandeteer, who bought her for financial reasons, and genuinely prefers Ned Thacker. She becomes the target of kidnapping by the outlaw leader Chin-de-dah but is successfully rescued by Ned, culminating in a romantic moment between the two.
Patricia's younger sister, Nora is fascinated by celebrity and the theater despite Patricia's efforts to keep her away from that world. Dicky Crawford gets her a part in a show, and she falls in love with him. Nora plans to go to his apartment, prompting Patricia to intervene; she later moves to the countryside with Patricia and Danny and her new boyfriend.
An allegorical figure representing love and familial bonds. She remains at home when the protagonist leaves and awaits his return, ultimately accompanying him as he gains wisdom from his experiences.
A woman loved by both Gordon brothers. She arrives at the African village with her father, rejoices at Tom's release, and worries about Barry. Recognizing Barry's sacrifice and true character, she declares her love for him and they marry after he quits drinking.
Elizabeth Stuart is described as a sweet young woman whom Kathleen Lawrence believes would make a good match for Bobby Austin and save him from the fate threatening him. After Lady Sylvia's treachery is exposed and Bobby resumes his place in society, Elizabeth becomes the woman whose love he wins.
Carlyle's former sweetheart. She seeks his help regarding her brother's murder accusation, a meeting Isabel misinterprets as infidelity. She eventually marries Carlyle.
Ruth is Judge Whitely's daughter, whom Wong Tai kidnaps in retaliation for the judge imprisoning Wong Tai's son. Dinty, familiar with Chinatown's underworld from his newspaper work, leads police to Wong Tai's hideout and helps save her from a bizarre death by torture.
Marjorie Daw has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Signature works include He Comes Up Smiling, Why Girls Say No, In Borrowed Plumes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
