Nelson is Charles, the Duc de Villiers, disguised as a bondsman while he flees the wrath of the King of France. He is sold into the household of Marianne de Beaumanoir who is entranced by his voice and intrigued by his adeptness at household management. But the fairy tale romance that is blossoming is cut to the quick when a ship’s captain arrives and reveals Charles’ true identity. Marianne sends him away without revealing his whereabouts to those who seek him.

Jeanette is Marianne whose heart is broken when her new love is unmasked as the scandalous Duc de Villiers. After he escapes, she decides to pack up and leave the new World for a loveless life in France. But fate has other plans and she finds herself marooned with Charles on a tropical island where he plans to build a new colony and a new life.

Mary Boland is Marianne’s aunt, Valerie de Rossac whose tales of scandal in the French court create havoc in the lives of Charles and Marianne.

Mary was born on January 28 th, 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but she was convent-educated in Detroit, Michigan where she followed her father’s example and began acting in stock while she was still in her teens. Her film debut came in 1915 but she became famous in the madcap comedies of the 1930’s often playing opposite Charles Ruggles. Mary never married. She died on June 23 rd, 1965 in New York City of a heart attack at 85.

Dick Purcell is Alexander, Charles’ second in command who is the first to follow him into battle and also wins the heart of Marianne’s lovely maid, Julie.

Dick was born Richard Purcell on August 6 th, 1908 in Greenwich, Connecticut and educated at Fordham University where he played on the hockey team. His short film career began in 1930 with a bit part in “Doorway to Hell” and continued through 73 films and serials as one of Warner’s most durable supporting players. Dick played the gamut of heroes and heels and villains until his untimely death. On April 10 th, 1944 after an 18 hole game of golf, he was found dead in the locker room of a massive heart attack. He was only 36 years old.

H. B. Warner plays Father Michel, shepherd of the brides on board on their way to Martinique when Charles commandeered their ship.

He was born Henry Byron Warner on October 26 th, 1876 in London, England and grew up wanting to be a doctor. But this son of the famous British actor, Charles Warner changed his mind after studying medicine in college and followed his father’s footsteps into a distinguished stage career. Warner’s first big film role was that of Christ in the silent De Mille epic “King of Kings” (1927). He was nominated for a Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Chang in “The Lost Horizon” (1937). Warner married twice both unions ending in divorce. He died on December 21 st, 1958 in Woodland Hills, California at the age of 82.

Grant Mitchell is the Governor of New Orleans eager to welcome Marianne and her entourage to the French colony.

Born on June14 th, 1874 in Columbus, Ohio, Grant was the son of General John Grant Mitchell and educated at Yale and Harvard Law School. But he soon left his law practice for the life of a thespian and made his Broadway debut in 1902 and his film debut in 1916. Mitchell made 128 films, most as a character actor in “B” films but with occasional supporting roles in classic “A” pictures. He never married and died on May 1 st, 1957 of a stroke in Los Angeles, California. He was 82.

George Zucco is the villainous Ribaud hoping to capture Charles and his band of rebels sailing the very ship “New Moon” that Charles awaited to take his band to freedom.

Zucco was born in Manchester, England on January 11 th, 1886 and made his stage debut in Canada in 1908. Later he worked in American vaudeville and stock companies and appeared on both Broadway (he played Disraeli to Helen Hayes’ “Victoria Regina”) and the London stage. In 1930, George made his film debut and continued to appear in movies typically in master criminal roles or as mad scientists and other dastardly characters. He was married twice, both unions ending in divorce. He is the father of actress Frances Zucco. George died on May 28 th, 1960 in Hollywood at the age of 74.

Marianne introduces Charles!