Winthrop Clavering is a novelist known as “The World's Greatest Detective.” After befriending inventor Bartholomew Thompson, he pursues the spies who murder Bartholomew and steal his radio-controlled flying bomb. He sets out with his Swedish maid Hulda and ultimately uses the stolen device to force the invaders out of the country.
Tom Warder is a writer and Ruth Shipman's husband. After exposing theater producer Isaac Shuman's sexual harassment of Ruth, he becomes the target of Shuman's revenge. Shuman steals Tom's play and falsely accuses him of theft, sending him to prison. After escaping and learning that Ruth and their child have died, Tom confronts Shuman and dies after taking poison, using Shuman's old threat as evidence against him.
John Emerson has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1912. Signature works include His Picture in the Papers, Eshaet Hob, Conspiracy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
