All Ashore

Charismatic yet undervalued, Moby Olen shows resilience under pressure and grows from being the target of his friends’ schemes to becoming the center of his own fate. His initial wealth and willingness to help others are tempered by guilt, which drives his subsequent decisive actions. His navigation skills and courage ultimately restore his dignity and earn the admiration of those around him.

A compulsive schemer who leans on others for money and status, especially Moby. His schemes reveal a shallow partnership built on manipulation and vanity. When confronted with the law and the consequences of his actions, his role as the irritant in the trio becomes clearly defined.

Bold and reckless, Joe rides the line between camaraderie and self-interest, consistently relying on Moby to solve his problems. His pursuit of easy gains highlights the film’s tension between loyalty and personal gain. Ultimately, his actions lead to legal trouble and a reckoning with his moral choices.

Daughter of the trailer park owner, Nancy becomes entangled with the sailors during the shore-leave escapades. Her playful dynamic with the group adds a romantic and social layer to the story, including a moment of conflict when she first crosses paths with Moby.

Daughter of Commodore Stanton; Jane is the catalyst for Moby’s act of courage when her motorboat fails and she cannot swim. Her rescue by Moby and the subsequent invitation to a party place her at the center of the narrative’s emotional trajectory, guiding the protagonists toward a more respectable path.

A figure of authority and wealth who commands respect and admiration. He leverages the crisis to recognize Moby’s abilities and uses the situation to reassert integrity over deception, ultimately rewarding true merit.

The lawman who enforces consequences, arresting Joe and Skip and ensuring they face accountability. His role underscores the film’s moral framework, where misdeeds are eventually confronted by authority.

A dancer and nightlife figure who embodies the island’s social scene. Her presence contributes to the cinematic atmosphere of leisure and temptation that characterizes the sailors’ shore leave.