Boots is the central character, a race-track regular suffering a streak of hard luck. After helping Push rescue a man from thugs, he travels to Pert Barlow's hometown, works in her father's store, and buys the family's broken-down horse. Accused of stealing money meant for the orphanage, he is jailed, then freed by his pals; he later wins the big race and is vindicated.
Donald is a charming, financially ambitious man whom Cynthia meets after inventing her marriage. He is the first man to stir her heart, and she falls in love with him. Her fictional marriage stands in the way of pursuing that relationship, prompting her to submit a false obituary for the imaginary husband.
Larry is Jim Reagan's adolescent brother, whom Jim urges to abandon their criminal life. Larry ignores the warning and is arrested while trying to rob banker Richard Milton. When Jim attempts to help him escape prison, Larry is fatally wounded. His memory later overwhelms Jim and helps rekindle Jim and Molly's devotion to one another, leading them to turn away from crime.
James Warren is a builder hired by Amos to construct his mansion. He is also Ann Sherman's husband; Ann tells him about Amos's trickery. Through his work for Amos and his marriage to Ann, James is connected to both the fortune Amos builds and the harm Amos caused her.
Matt is Rose Carney's brother. After falling in with the bootleg gang, he is framed for the murder of a federal officer and sentenced to death. Rose works to save him, and Veda tells her he was framed. Bob's evidence establishes Matt's innocence, and the prohibition force frees him after arresting the gang.
Jerry is the son of District Attorney Brandon and Molly's brother. While driving with his sister, he runs over and kills a child, but the police let him go. Later, he opens his father's safe for money, holds Chick at gunpoint, and attempts to frame him by planting the stolen loot in his pocket; Molly exposes his deception.
Robert Agnew has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1920. Signature works include Unknown Treasures, Hold the Baby, Mind Your Business. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
