Hugh Carver is an athletic freshman at Prescott College whose hazing initiation introduces him to Cynthia Day and a reckless social life. His drinking, late nights, and partying damage his grades, athletic performance, and moral character, but he reforms after separating from Cynthia, leads his team to victory, and reunites with her.
Jerry Blaine is the kind-hearted stepson of the bank's president and Alice Dunn's romantic partner. After Alice begins a new life in the city, Jerry helps her regain hope and stability, and the two become engaged. Their relationship is threatened when her concealed past and the bank scandal are exposed.
Bartley is an ex-doughboy who takes on a mission from Prudence's father and elder sister to rescue her from the bohemian life in Greenwich Village. He befriends Prudence, but their friendship sours when she learns he is acting on her family's behalf. He later discovers her planned elopement with Rolf and hurries to stop it.
A street gangster and Marie's lover, Armand takes part in the robbery of Pierre Marcel's home at her urging. He is wounded while protecting Pierre from a gang member's attempted stabbing, and Pierre hides him from the police. After recovering, Armand is set up with Jean; he is away in London when Marie marries Pierre, and she later rushes back into his arms.
Bobby Crenshaw is the heir to a wealthy family and Adrienne's fiancé. Their engagement brings Lanyard to the Crenshaw estate, where the guests' jewels become the target of the Polinacs' scheme. Lanyard approves of Bobby and Adrienne's match and steps aside so they can be together.
Evading the police, Jim Carvel travels north and befriends a pup. After falling from a cliff, he is rescued by Pierre and Nepeese. He later returns and saves the dog from one of Bush McTaggart's traps; the dog then leads him to Nepeese, whom he helps reach safety.
A young minister who intends to help former convicts, James becomes engaged to Marie after she is adopted by Judge Orr. Jack Garner's threat to reveal Marie's past temporarily separates the couple. After Marie is released from the murder accusation, she and James are reunited.
Bud Wilson is Dale's weak-willed brother, whom Rod promises to protect. Ramsey corrupts Bud and forces him to commit a robbery to repay a gambling debt. Bud later tries to confess, then rides Rod's horse to take Rod's place in an ambush and is wounded. He survives and exposes Ramsey.
Donald Keith has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Signature works include Broadway Madness, The Plastic Age, Just Off Broadway. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
