Are You Listening?

A radio writer whose sharp wit is dimmed by a bitter marriage and economic hardship. He loves Laura but remains entangled with Alice due to financial and social pressures, and his depression erodes his ability to work. After a series of personal failures, he is involved in a fatal confrontation and is later convicted of manslaughter. His arc centers on guilt, survival, and a fragile hope for change.

Bill's wife who resents him yet cannot detach due to financial necessity during the Depression. She enforces appearances at public occasions, antagonizing Bill, and ultimately confronts him in a moment of crisis. Her death after a push becomes the pivotal event that drives the plot toward its controversial aftermath.

A radio actress and Bill's romantic interest. She initially distances herself as the situation grows complicated but ultimately decides to run away with him, seeking honesty and companionship beyond their respective complications. Her choices reflect a blend of pragmatism and longing amid the era's constraints.

The younger, naïve sister who comes to town eager for romance and double dates. She drinks at a critical moment, is rescued by her sister, and later finds a genuine, decent connection with a nice guy at the radio station, highlighting a path toward healthier affection.

A supporting figure in the social and romantic ecosystem surrounding the central trio. The summary provides limited detail about Larry Barnes, but the character appears within the network of relationships and radio-life connections that populate the film.

A station employee described as the 'nice guy at the station' whose honorable intentions position him as a potential love interest or confidant within Honey's storyline. His presence anchors a counterpoint to the more volatile romantic dynamics in the film.

A sponsor figure connected to the station—a bathtub magnate who wields influence over the radio program. He disapproves of the show's romantic subplots as a mismatch with his brand, illustrating the tension between entertainment and commerce.

A minor member of the radio world, likely involved in backstage or administrative duties. He provides texture to the studio environment without playing a central role in the plot's core romance or crime.

A secondary character within the bustling radio milieu, contributing to the backdrop of backstage humor and workplace dynamics.

A minor, possibly maternal or elder figure who appears in the station or social scenes; provides a steadying presence in the bustling, melodramatic narrative.

A maleSupporting character whose presence underscores the professional and social networks surrounding the main cast during the radio and Depression-era era.

A comic, backstage figure responsible for the sound effects that punctuate the studio scenes and provide light relief amid the dramatic arcs.