Col. Gordon West commands a National Guard unit that goes into action in the Mexican Border War. He is Marcia West's father and Cyril Hamilton's father-in-law-to-be. Cyril's refusal to follow his unit contributes to Marcia ending their engagement; later, West's forces rescue Cyril and Marcia after they are overwhelmed by Navarete's men.
The foreman at the stockyards where Jurgis works. He exploits Ona's desperate financial situation by engaging in a sexual relationship with her in exchange for money. He is subsequently thrown into a cattle pen and killed by Jurgis after discovering the affair.
Robert Cummings has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Signature works include The Running Fight, The Awakening of Helena Ritchie, Paying the Price. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.