A lawyer from Elinor Crawford's hometown, Evan meets her during her reporting work and is shocked by her Bohemian lifestyle. He later finds her homeless and marries her. Misreading a conversation between Elinor and Bertie Vawtry, he doubts her fidelity; after discovering she was faithful, he finds her in the street, brings her home, and confronts her would-be seducer.
An aspiring artist cast out by his wealthy father who later inherits millions. After being deserted by his former model Olga, he is rescued by Lola, works as a piano player at her father's saloon, and develops a romance with her. He faces threats from a jealous politician before the earthquake.
John is the new foreman at the shoe factory where Madge works. After a fight with Madge's brother-in-law, who later is found to have died of a heart attack, John falls in love with Madge. He supports her family while she is away, then travels to New York, rescues her from Russell Hanlon, and returns with her to marry.
Jack is a photographer whose automatic camera captures an image of Delice carrying a rifle. After Porter Brixton is found murdered, Jack is arrested because his footprints are near the cabin, escapes a lynch-minded crowd, and is later tried. He keeps the photograph secret to protect Delice and confesses to the crime before the apparent victim's return reveals the truth.
A road-show actor who meets Nell at the train station and urges her not to leave for Broadway. Later, he encounters her looking for work and helps her get a part by introducing her to David. Dudley falls in love with Nell, but she sees him only as a friend; he is with her when she dies.
As Lord Kerrigan, he conspires with Lady Elfrieda and her followers to have Baron Edward murdered and Sir Errol installed in his place. In the modern story, he is Van Kerr, an unscrupulous schemer who works with Frieda to place Thomas Eric in a compromising position and receives the stock she turns over to him.
A wealthy millionaire who pursues Midge. After she gets soaked while preventing Jack from killing himself at a party, Henry offers to take her home in a cab. He attempts to embrace her during the ride, causing her to fall and injure herself, and later proposes to her at the hospital.
William Stowell has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1909. Signature works include Fighting Mad, The Lion's Mate, Meller Drammer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
