Character Relationship Map: Faint Perfume

Characters

• Richmiel Crumb (played by Seena Owen) — protagonist

  Wife of Barnaby and cousin of Ledda. Granted custody of son Oliver via divorce decree but resents childcare. Vows to spite Ledda and Barnaby by keeping the boy, but willingly surrenders him when Barna...

• Barnaby Powers (played by William Powell) — protagonist

  Husband of Richmiel and father of Oliver. Secretly in love with Ledda Perrin. Returns from Europe to Richmiel's residence to legally plead for custody of his son, ultimately succeeding after Richmiel'...

• Ledda Perrin (played by Alyce Mills) — supporting

  Cousin of Richmiel and primary love interest of Barnaby. Her romance with Barnaby serves as the primary motivation for his efforts to secure custody of Oliver.

• Ma Crumb (played by Mary Alden) — supporting

  Member of Richmiel's family who enters her room during the custody confrontation. No specific individual actions or dialogue are detailed in the plot.

• The Hired Girl (played by Joan Standing) — supporting
• Grandpa Crumb (played by Russell Simpson) — supporting

  Member of Richmiel's family who enters her room during the custody confrontation. No specific individual actions or dialogue are detailed in the plot.

• Tweet Crumb (played by Jackie Saunders) — minor

  Member of Richmiel's family who enters her room during the custody confrontation. No specific individual actions or dialogue are detailed in the plot.

• Richmiel's lover (played by Philo McCullough) — minor

  Companion discovered by Barnaby at Richmiel's residence. His presence prompts Richmiel to gladly relinquish custody of Oliver to Barnaby.

• Orrin Crumb (played by Ned Sparks) — minor

  Member of Richmiel's family who enters her room during the custody confrontation. No specific individual actions or dialogue are detailed in the plot.

• Pearl Crumb (played by Betty Francisco) — minor

  Member of Richmiel's family who enters her room during the custody confrontation. No specific individual actions or dialogue are detailed in the plot.

• Oliver Powers (played by Dick Brandon) — cameo

  Son of Barnaby and Richmiel. Placed in Richmiel's legal custody following their divorce. Becomes the central subject of the custody dispute and is ultimately reunited with his father.

Story Analysis

A romantic drama involving love triangles, family conflicts, and custody battles

Plot Progression

1. The Forbidden Love
2. Custody Battle
3. Revelation and Resolution