Rose Shannon (played by Dolores Costello) is a protagonist in Tenderloin.
A cabaret dancer and the film's protagonist. After accidentally picking up a satchel she believes contains stolen money, she faces police suspicion and manipulation by Chuck's gang. Disillusioned by false accusations, she risks her life to warn Chuck and ultimately helps the police rescue him from the gang's hideout. Chuck White (played by Conrad Nagel) appears in Tenderloin.
The stylish romantic lead and Rose's boyfriend. Secretly associated with a criminal gang, he initially uses Rose to locate a discarded satchel. After being betrayed and captured by his own associates, he is rescued by the police with Rose's help. The Professor (played by Mitchell Lewis) appears in Tenderloin.
The cunning leader of Chuck's gang who orchestrates the botched bank robbery. He manipulates Rose into believing Chuck betrayed her, holds Chuck and a double-crossing bank cashier hostage, and ultimately surrenders when police raid his hideout. Sparrow (played by George E. Stone) appears in Tenderloin.
A member of the criminal gang who helps discard the satchel containing blank paper and iron slugs. Later, he reveals to Rose that Chuck genuinely loves her, though he and his associates vow revenge before the gang's capture. Lefty (played by Dan Wolheim) appears in Tenderloin.
A gang member involved in the failed robbery and satchel disposal. He joins Sparrow and The Mug in vowing revenge against Rose after she overhears their plans, before the gang is eventually captured. Aunt Molly (played by Dorothy Vernon) appears in Tenderloin.
Chuck's aunt who resides in the countryside. Chuck initially brings Rose to her home to escape his criminal associations, though weeks pass without communication, prompting the gang to investigate.
Tenderloin (1928) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Rose Shannon
(played by Dolores Costello) — protagonist
A cabaret dancer and the film's protagonist. After accidentally picking up a satchel she believes contains stolen money, she faces police suspicion and manipulation by Chuck's gang. Disillusioned by f...
Chuck White
(played by Conrad Nagel) — supporting
The stylish romantic lead and Rose's boyfriend. Secretly associated with a criminal gang, he initially uses Rose to locate a discarded satchel. After being betrayed and captured by his own associates,...
The Professor
(played by Mitchell Lewis) — supporting
The cunning leader of Chuck's gang who orchestrates the botched bank robbery. He manipulates Rose into believing Chuck betrayed her, holds Chuck and a double-crossing bank cashier hostage, and ultimat...
Sparrow
(played by George E. Stone) — supporting
A member of the criminal gang who helps discard the satchel containing blank paper and iron slugs. Later, he reveals to Rose that Chuck genuinely loves her, though he and his associates vow revenge be...
Lefty
(played by Dan Wolheim) — supporting
A gang member involved in the failed robbery and satchel disposal. He joins Sparrow and The Mug in vowing revenge against Rose after she overhears their plans, before the gang is eventually captured.
Aunt Molly
(played by Dorothy Vernon) — supporting
Chuck's aunt who resides in the countryside. Chuck initially brings Rose to her home to escape his criminal associations, though weeks pass without communication, prompting the gang to investigate.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Aunt Molly → Chuck White
(Family Aunt And Nephew)
Lefty → The Professor
(Power Subordinate To Leader)
Sparrow → The Professor
(Power Subordinate To Leader)
Chuck White → The Professor
(Power Subordinate To Leader)
Rose Shannon → Chuck White
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Sparrow → Lefty
(Alliance Gang Associate)
Rose Shannon → Aunt Molly
(Social Host And Guest)
The Professor → Rose Shannon
(Conflict Deceiver)
Chuck White → Lefty
(Alliance Gang Associate)
Chuck White → Sparrow
(Alliance Gang Associate)
Story Analysis
A cabaret dancer's romantic disillusionment spirals into a criminal misunderstanding, forcing her to navigate deception and danger to save her lover.
