Craig Norton (played by Buck Jones) is a protagonist in A Man Four-Square.
The ranch owner who cuts his vacation short to resolve a cattle rustling dispute. He defends his foreman, takes refuge in a mountain cabin, stands his ground against attackers, and ultimately reconciles with his friend to win the affection of Bertie Roberts. Polly (played by Marion Harlan) is a protagonist in A Man Four-Square.
Ben Taylor (played by Harry Woods) appears in A Man Four-Square.
The antagonistic foreman at the Roberts ranch who accuses Craig's men of rustling and plots to capture Craig and Clanton. He endangers Bertie's life, attempts to turn Clanton against Craig over a romantic rivalry, and ultimately dies in a rustling incident. Jim Clanton (played by W.E. Lawrence) appears in A Man Four-Square.
Craig Norton's loyal foreman who is falsely accused of rustling. He hides in a mountain cabin nursing a broken ankle, resists Taylor's scheme to betray Craig, and ultimately reconciles with Craig after Taylor's death. Polly's Father (played by Jay Hunt) appears in A Man Four-Square.
Bertie Roberts (played by Florence Gilbert) appears in A Man Four-Square.
Wallace Roberts' daughter who is in love with Craig Norton. She rides to the mountain cabin to warn Craig and Clanton of their location, becomes a target of Taylor's reckless plan, and ultimately finds happiness with Craig. Wallace Roberts (played by Frank Beal) appears in A Man Four-Square.
Craig Norton's neighbor who accuses him of cattle rustling. He conspires with Ben Taylor to capture Craig and Clanton, but later fires Taylor for recklessly endangering his daughter's life during the confrontation.
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Characters
Craig Norton
(played by Buck Jones) — protagonist
The ranch owner who cuts his vacation short to resolve a cattle rustling dispute. He defends his foreman, takes refuge in a mountain cabin, stands his ground against attackers, and ultimately reconcil...
Polly
(played by Marion Harlan) — protagonist
Ben Taylor
(played by Harry Woods) — supporting
The antagonistic foreman at the Roberts ranch who accuses Craig's men of rustling and plots to capture Craig and Clanton. He endangers Bertie's life, attempts to turn Clanton against Craig over a roma...
Jim Clanton
(played by W.E. Lawrence) — supporting
Craig Norton's loyal foreman who is falsely accused of rustling. He hides in a mountain cabin nursing a broken ankle, resists Taylor's scheme to betray Craig, and ultimately reconciles with Craig afte...
Polly's Father
(played by Jay Hunt) — supporting
Bertie Roberts
(played by Florence Gilbert) — minor
Wallace Roberts' daughter who is in love with Craig Norton. She rides to the mountain cabin to warn Craig and Clanton of their location, becomes a target of Taylor's reckless plan, and ultimately find...
Wallace Roberts
(played by Frank Beal) — minor
Craig Norton's neighbor who accuses him of cattle rustling. He conspires with Ben Taylor to capture Craig and Clanton, but later fires Taylor for recklessly endangering his daughter's life during the...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Polly's Father → Polly
(father)
Wallace Roberts → Ben Taylor
(Professional Ranch Employer)
Ben Taylor is identified as foreman at the Roberts ranch, and Wallace later discharges him.
Craig Norton → Jim Clanton
(Professional Loyal Foreman)
Jim Clanton is Craig Norton's foreman, and Craig defends him against accusations of cattle rustling.
Craig Norton → Bertie Roberts
(Romantic Love Interest)
Bertie Roberts is in love with Craig, and the story ends with them finding happiness together.
Wallace Roberts → Bertie Roberts
(Family Father)
The plot identifies Bertie Roberts as Wallace Roberts's daughter.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Ben Taylor → Bertie Roberts
(Conflict Endangerment)
Taylor fires the shack during the confrontation, endangering Bertie's life.
Bertie Roberts → Jim Clanton
(Alliance Warning Ally)
Bertie warns both Craig and Clanton at the mountain cabin that their hiding place has been discovered.
Jim Clanton → Ben Taylor
(Conflict Manipulated Adversaries)
Taylor convinces Clanton to get Craig because Taylor claims Craig has taken his girl, but the scheme falls through.
Craig Norton → Ben Taylor
(Conflict Principal Opponent)
Craig defends Clanton against Taylor's accusations, while Taylor plots to capture Craig and later tries to have Clanton get him.
Craig Norton → Wallace Roberts
(Conflict Neighboring Rival)
Wallace Roberts, Craig's neighbor, accuses Craig's men of rustling his cattle.
Story Analysis
A ranch owner confronts accusations, betrayal, and danger before restoring loyalty and finding love.
