Central antagonist who devises a plan to corner the wheat market. His manipulation causes bread prices to double, leading to public unrest. He celebrates his success with a dinner party and an elevator tour, but ultimately falls into a grain elevator and is crushed by the falling wheat.
He is a well-to-do country doctor and the father of Edith. After examining his own sick child, he responds to the poor mother's plea and treats her desperately ill daughter. Although Edith worsens at home, he stays with the other patient when her mother prevents him from leaving, returning too late to save Edith.
Frank Powell has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1909. Signature works include The Impalement, In Old California, The Man. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
