Preston is a society man whom Ellie Byrne hopes to marry after leaving her poor factory town and seeking to become a lady. Ellie refuses his suit when she learns that he is interested in her money. His failed courtship contributes to her disillusionment before she returns home with Don Lane.
Margaret Smith's brother, whose theft from Henry Foster sets the story in motion. Margaret visits Henry to ask him to spare her brother, and Sonia later secures a pardon by offering to end her engagement to Dick Foster. The plot summary does not give further details about Larry's actions.
Roger is a former cricketer who has retired to work on the railway. He survives an accident and reports it to his uncle, Sir Gerald Bartlett, helping bring attention to The Wrecker's crimes. With Mary Shelton, his girlfriend, Roger foils another planned accident and records evidence against Ambrose Barney. He later faces Ambrose aboard the threatened train.
A wealthy young man deeply in love with a chorus girl, who resents Arthur's interference and ultimately wins her affection.
Billy is Corrine’s sweetheart. The story’s account identifies him through his relationship with Corrine and its conclusion: after the events surrounding her murder trial, Corrine marries him.
Joseph Striker has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1920. Signature works include The House of Secrets, Paradise, Queen of the Moulin Rouge. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
