A hardworking bartender and Amarilly's initial fiancé. He secures her a job at his cafe but breaks their engagement out of jealousy after she associates with Gordon Phillips. Later, he demonstrates his genuine devotion by purchasing expensive violets for her, survives an accidental shooting, and ultimately reunites with Amarilly to start a family.
A local ranch rider rescued by Lassiter from torture. He tracks down cattle rustlers, captures the masked leader, and falls in love with her. He successfully escapes the valley with his new love after the boulder blocks the exit.
Bud Loupel is a ranch rider and Jack Mills's close friend; they rescue each other from danger and both fall in love with Jean Ross, who chooses Bud. After marrying Jean and acquiring a bungalow from Banker Rand, Bud works as a bank teller. He falls into Rand's trap and steals funds, but, mortally wounded, he exonerates Jack before he dies.
Al is Madeline's brother and Gene Stewart's friend. After a shooting affair in El Cajon, Gene helps him escape from the sheriff, and Al asks Gene to look after Madeline. Al is later captured alongside Gene by Brand's band. Brand tells Madeline to choose which brother or friend will live; she chooses Gene, but Brand decides to release Al and kill Gene.
Steve is Matt’s buddy and the original claimant to a share of the Red Eagle mine. After Spofford flogs and murders him, Steve also gets Spofford, makes over his claim to Matt, and asks him to promise revenge. His death and bequest set Matt’s central pursuit in motion.
William Scott has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Signature works include Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley, An Embarrassing Predicament, The Girl Who Wouldn't Wait. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
