Character Relationship Map: The Devil-Doll

Characters

• Paul Lavond (played by Lionel Barrymore) — protagonist

  Protagonist wrongly convicted for bank robbery and murder. Escapes with scientist Marcel, partners with Marcel's widow Malita, and uses a shrinking formula to infiltrate and exact revenge on his frami...

• Toto (played by Frank Lawton) — supporting

  Lorraine Lavond's fiancé. He is informed by Paul Lavond about the events surrounding his father's escape and revenge.

• Malita (played by Rafaela Ottiano) — supporting

  Widow of scientist Marcel. Partners with Paul Lavond to use the shrinking formula but becomes obsessed with continuing her husband's research. Attempts to kill Paul when he ends their partnership and...

• Marcel (played by Henry B. Walthall) — supporting

  Scientist who developed a human-shrinking formula to address resource shortages. Escapes prison with Paul Lavond but dies shortly after their escape. His formula and identity are later used by Paul.

Key Relationships

• Paul Lavond → Toto (Social Confidant)
• Paul Lavond → Malita (Alliance Co-conspirator)
• Marcel → Malita (Family Spouse)
• Paul Lavond → Marcel (Alliance Escape Accomplice)

Story Analysis

A wrongfully convicted man uses a revolutionary shrinking formula to exact revenge on his accusers and clear his name.

Plot Progression

1. Escape and Alliance
2. The Shrinking Revenge
3. Confession and Betrayal
4. Resolution and Departure