Character Relationship Map: Gun Cargo

Characters

• Capt. Jim Parker (played by Rex Lease) — protagonist

  A newly commissioned captain recommended by Fred Winthrop to command the Black Rover after its former crew refuses the voyage. Unaware that the ship carries contraband weapons, Jim discovers the cargo...

• Singing Sailor (played by Smith Ballew) — supporting
• Board of Inquiry Chairman (played by William Farnum) — supporting

  The chairman presides over the Maritime Board of Inquiry investigating the loss of the Black Rover. The inquiry hears Jim Parker's testimony and has already interviewed Helen, but regards her account...

• Henry Morgan (played by Gibson Gowland) — supporting
• First Mate Fred Winthrop (played by Robert Frazer) — supporting

  Fred Winthrop is the Black Rover's first mate and the son of the shipping-line owner. He helps arrange Jim Parker's command, chooses a crew unlikely to question the weapons cargo, and leads a mutiny w...

• Helen - Stowaway (played by Allene Ray) — supporting

  Helen is Jim Parker's fiancée, who disguises herself as a galley boy and sneaks aboard the Black Rover with help from the cook. After Jim discovers her, she hides in the cargo hold rather than leave t...

• Frederick Winthrop Sr. (played by John Ince) — supporting

  Frederick Winthrop Sr. owns the Winthrop Shipping Line and is Fred Winthrop's father. He recommends Jim Parker for command of the Black Rover, whose voyage is secretly carrying contraband weapons. At...