The polished, well-mannered son of the academy’s legendary athlete, Cyril arrives under pressure to live up to his father’s reputation. After being humiliated by Flash, he trains with the Coach, earns a place in the Black Horse Troop, and rescues Dorothy from a prairie fire. His courage wins him admiration and the nickname “Tiger.”
The slender, undersized Norton heir raised to become Sanford College's football savior, Johnny III struggles with hay fever while pursuing Gloria Havens and facing the Brawn family legacy. Despite ridicule and poor expectations, he enters the decisive game, scores the winning touchdown, breaks the family curse, and wins Gloria's affection.
A serious, modest young man who dreams of becoming an aviator, Buddy travels to the Pacific School of Aviation with his friend Speed Doolittle. After a near collision and crash destroy his confidence, he gives up flying, but seeing Sue Manning and Speed in danger makes him overcome his fear and fly to help them.
The younger son of the King family and a lieutenant in the Black Watch, Malcolm is assigned to go to France while his brother Donald is sent to India. He promises not to fail, though the separation distresses him. Later, Donald hears that Malcolm may be wounded or dead, news that sharpens his sense of responsibility to the regiment.
David Rollins has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Signature works include Prep and Pep, Win That Girl, Mama Loves Papa. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
