Jules Latour is Allaine Grandet's husband, to whom her father sells her. He is described as constantly brutal toward her and later turns her over to James Dermot in exchange for payment for her appearance at the Northern Star dance hall. His body is later found in the snow, resolving the obstacle his marriage poses to Allaine and Harley.
A millionaire whom Jennie exchanges the goldfish for. His death leaves her a wealthy widow, setting up her engagement to the Duke.
Joe is a gangland henchman who is murdered, leading to Lloyd Norwood's accusation. His death drives Mary Norwood's effort to clear her husband's name. Mary uses the idea of Joe's ghost to frighten the real murderer, Pussyfoot Connor, into confessing.
Tom Curtis's former mining partner and Anne's husband. George has robbed Tom of his share in a valuable claim, setting the central conflict in motion. After Anne learns the truth and leaves him, George hires a gunman to kill Tom; when George tries to kill the gunman himself, the gunman kills George instead.
Kirk's father who disowns him after Kirk refuses to rescue Marjorie's sister during a fire, ultimately contributing to Kirk's fall into destitution.
Philip Overman is a married millionaire and Adrienne Renault's current conquest at the beginning of the film. He watches her seductive Spider Dance from his private box and carries on an affair with her. His wife discovers the betrayal, obtains a divorce, and eventually reunites with him on a second honeymoon.
Peter is a steel magnate and Tod Burke's employer. After Tod is badly injured saving his life, Peter takes him into his mansion to recuperate and later adopts him. He discharges Janet when he discovers she is Angus Muir's granddaughter, but the longstanding feud between the two men ultimately ends in reconciliation.
William Conklin has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Signature works include Shanghai Rose, When Husbands Deceive, The Lure of Youth. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
