Herbert Landis (played by Eugene O'Brien) is a protagonist in Flames.
Railroad engineer sent to oversee bridge construction in Oregon. Initially smitten by Anne Travers and dismayed by her pursuit by Hilary Fenton. He becomes her protector after a prank backfires, ultimately saving her from a forest fire and winning her heart. Anne Travers (played by Virginia Valli) is a protagonist in Flames.
Railroad magnate's daughter who travels to the Oregon construction camp with a chaperone. Initially drawn to wealthy playboy Hilary Fenton, her perception shifts after dangerous incidents involving kidnapping and a forest fire, leading her to recognize Herbert Landis as her true love. Ole Bergson (played by Jean Hersholt) appears in Flames.
Herbert's cabin roommate who attempts to orchestrate a fake kidnapping to make Anne fall in love with Herbert. He disguises himself as a local desperado but is unexpectedly captured, causing his romantic scheme to unravel. Hilary Fenton (played by Bryant Washburn) appears in Flames.
A high-society playboy invited to the construction camp. He courts Anne primarily to access her family's fortune. Frustrated by the dangerous events and harsh country lifestyle, he eventually abandons the camp and returns to the city. James Travers (played by George Nichols) appears in Flames.
A powerful railroad magnate and Anne's father. He assigns Herbert Landis to oversee the bridge construction project in Oregon, setting the initial events in motion. Blackie Blanchette (played by Boris Karloff) appears in Flames.
A local desperado whose identity is initially assumed by Ole Bergson to stage a fake kidnapping. The actual desperado later abducts Anne and hides her in a cabin, where he is killed in a fire while Herbert and Anne escape.
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Characters
Herbert Landis
(played by Eugene O'Brien) — protagonist
Railroad engineer sent to oversee bridge construction in Oregon. Initially smitten by Anne Travers and dismayed by her pursuit by Hilary Fenton. He becomes her protector after a prank backfires, ultim...
Anne Travers
(played by Virginia Valli) — protagonist
Railroad magnate's daughter who travels to the Oregon construction camp with a chaperone. Initially drawn to wealthy playboy Hilary Fenton, her perception shifts after dangerous incidents involving ki...
Ole Bergson
(played by Jean Hersholt) — supporting
Herbert's cabin roommate who attempts to orchestrate a fake kidnapping to make Anne fall in love with Herbert. He disguises himself as a local desperado but is unexpectedly captured, causing his roman...
Hilary Fenton
(played by Bryant Washburn) — supporting
A high-society playboy invited to the construction camp. He courts Anne primarily to access her family's fortune. Frustrated by the dangerous events and harsh country lifestyle, he eventually abandons...
James Travers
(played by George Nichols) — minor
A powerful railroad magnate and Anne's father. He assigns Herbert Landis to oversee the bridge construction project in Oregon, setting the initial events in motion.
Blackie Blanchette
(played by Boris Karloff) — cameo
A local desperado whose identity is initially assumed by Ole Bergson to stage a fake kidnapping. The actual desperado later abducts Anne and hides her in a cabin, where he is killed in a fire while He...
Key Relationships
Blackie Blanchette → Anne Travers
(Conflict Kidnapper)
Ole Bergson → Blackie Blanchette
(Conflict Kidnapper)
Ole Bergson → Anne Travers
(Alliance Matchmaker)
Herbert Landis → Ole Bergson
(Alliance Roommate)
Herbert Landis → James Travers
(Professional Employer)
Herbert Landis → Hilary Fenton
(Conflict Rival)
Anne Travers → Hilary Fenton
(Romantic Suitor)
Herbert Landis → Anne Travers
(Romantic Love Interest)
James Travers → Anne Travers
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A railroad supervisor navigates rivalry, a botched kidnapping scheme, and a devastating fire to win the love of a magnate's daughter.
