Chick Hewes (played by Bert Lytell) appears in Kick In.
Chick is a former prisoner released from Sing Sing who resolves to go straight and protect his younger brother Benny from crime. After police pressure costs him a job, he confronts the injustice surrounding Jerry's fatal accident and becomes entangled in a theft at the Brandon residence. He exposes Frou Frou's shooting, is falsely framed by Jerry, and eventually heads west with Molly. Benny (played by Gareth Hughes) appears in Kick In.
Benny is Chick's younger brother, whom Chick wants to keep from a life of crime. Despite Chick's efforts, Benny comes to steal and is found shot in the next room. His death deepens Chick's personal crisis and leads him to have the gang remove the body. District Attorney Brandon (played by John Miltern) appears in Kick In.
District Attorney Brandon is Jerry's father and Molly's father. His son is spared by police after killing a child in a slum, provoking Chick's determination to demand atonement. When Molly explains the events at the residence, Brandon orders Chick released. John Stephens (played by Charles Ogle) appears in Kick In.
John Stephens is a western lumber man who offers Chick a job. His offer provides Chick with a route toward a new life after the events at the Brandon residence and Benny's death; Chick later heads west. Jimmy Monahan (played by Jed Prouty) appears in Kick In.
Jimmy Monahan is a politician who takes an interest in Molly, making the dancer Frou Frou jealous. During a fit of jealous rage, Frou Frou shoots him, and Chick restrains her until the police arrive. Frou Frou (played by Kathleen Clifford) appears in Kick In.
Frou Frou is a dancer who becomes jealous when politician Jimmy Monahan shows interest in Molly. In a fit of jealous rage, she shoots Jimmy. Chick holds her until the police arrive, making her violent outburst a key event in the residence's chaotic party.
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Characters
Chick Hewes
(played by Bert Lytell) — supporting
Chick is a former prisoner released from Sing Sing who resolves to go straight and protect his younger brother Benny from crime. After police pressure costs him a job, he confronts the injustice surro...
Benny
(played by Gareth Hughes) — supporting
Benny is Chick's younger brother, whom Chick wants to keep from a life of crime. Despite Chick's efforts, Benny comes to steal and is found shot in the next room. His death deepens Chick's personal cr...
District Attorney Brandon
(played by John Miltern) — supporting
District Attorney Brandon is Jerry's father and Molly's father. His son is spared by police after killing a child in a slum, provoking Chick's determination to demand atonement. When Molly explains th...
John Stephens
(played by Charles Ogle) — supporting
John Stephens is a western lumber man who offers Chick a job. His offer provides Chick with a route toward a new life after the events at the Brandon residence and Benny's death; Chick later heads wes...
Jimmy Monahan
(played by Jed Prouty) — supporting
Jimmy Monahan is a politician who takes an interest in Molly, making the dancer Frou Frou jealous. During a fit of jealous rage, Frou Frou shoots him, and Chick restrains her until the police arrive.
Frou Frou
(played by Kathleen Clifford) — supporting
Frou Frou is a dancer who becomes jealous when politician Jimmy Monahan shows interest in Molly. In a fit of jealous rage, she shoots Jimmy. Chick holds her until the police arrive, making her violent...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Jimmy Monahan → Frou Frou
(Romantic Rivalry)
Jimmy Monahan has eyes for the young woman in Brandon's household, making dancer Frou Frou jealous.
Chick Hewes → Benny
(Family Older Brother)
The plot identifies Benny as Chick Hewes's younger brother. Chick is anxious to keep Benny from returning to a life of crime.
Chick Hewes → John Stephens
(Professional Employer)
John Stephens, described as a western lumber man, offers Chick a job after Chick's previous employment is lost.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
District Attorney Brandon → John Stephens
(Unknown Indirect Connection)
Stephens offers Chick legitimate employment, while Brandon later orders Chick released after the events at Brandon's residence are explained.
Chick Hewes → Jimmy Monahan
(Narrative Witness To Death)
Chick sees Frou Frou shoot Jimmy during the party.
Chick Hewes → Frou Frou
(Conflict Captor)
Chick sees Frou Frou shoot Jimmy and holds her until the police arrive.
Chick Hewes → District Attorney Brandon
(Conflict Moral Opponent)
After a child is killed and the responsible young driver is allowed to go free, Chick vows to see that atonement is made and later targets Brandon's s...
Story Analysis
A former convict struggles to protect his brother, confront injustice, and escape the consequences of crime.
