Akbar Khan / Hassan (played by Sessue Hayakawa) is a protagonist in The Devil's Claim.
A New York novelist who draws inspiration from his romantic entanglements. He initially casts aside Indora, then becomes intrigued by social worker Virginia Crosby, which inspires him to write a fictional tale. Within this embedded narrative, he portrays himself as Hassan, a hero in Paris involved with a Hindu woman and entangled in occult mysteries. Virginia Crosby (played by Rhea Mitchell) appears in The Devil's Claim.
A compassionate social worker who assists Indora after being cast out. She strategically feigns romantic interest in Akbar Khan to stimulate his creative writing, ultimately departing before his novel is completed. Indora (played by Colleen Moore) appears in The Devil's Claim.
A Persian woman in a romantic relationship with novelist Akbar Khan. When the passion fades, Khan discards her, but she is later summoned by Virginia Crosby to return to his life.
The Devil's Claim (1920) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Akbar Khan / Hassan
(played by Sessue Hayakawa) — protagonist
A New York novelist who draws inspiration from his romantic entanglements. He initially casts aside Indora, then becomes intrigued by social worker Virginia Crosby, which inspires him to write a ficti...
Virginia Crosby
(played by Rhea Mitchell) — supporting
A compassionate social worker who assists Indora after being cast out. She strategically feigns romantic interest in Akbar Khan to stimulate his creative writing, ultimately departing before his novel...
Indora
(played by Colleen Moore) — supporting
A Persian woman in a romantic relationship with novelist Akbar Khan. When the passion fades, Khan discards her, but she is later summoned by Virginia Crosby to return to his life.
Key Relationships
Virginia Crosby → Indora
(Alliance Ally)
Akbar Khan / Hassan → Virginia Crosby
(Romantic Pretended Lover)
Akbar Khan / Hassan → Indora
(Romantic Former Lover)
Story Analysis
A novelist's romantic entanglements inspire a dark fictional tale that mirrors his real-life relationships.
