Bachelor Apartment

A stylish New York bachelor whose flirtatious lifestyle masks a capacity for genuine affection. He pursues Helene with a mix of charm and persistence, hiring her as his secretary to be near her. He struggles to reform his habits under social pressure, and his happiness depends on winning Helene’s trust.

A sensible, earnest small-town girl who comes to the city seeking work and a better life. She is cautious about Carter’s intentions but grows to believe in his sincerity. Her integrity and practical nature clash with the flirtations around her, and she ultimately chooses commitment over convenience.

Helene’s younger sister, flighty and ambitious, who arrives in the city hoping for fame and fortune. She believes a millionaire is interested in her and becomes entangled with Carter’s world, only to run off with Lee Graham. Her impulsiveness catalyzes the central romance and the tension between sisters.

A musical producer who represents the glittering but precarious path to success. He becomes involved with Lita, providing a catalyst for the sisters’ emotional journeys and highlighting the lure of rapid fame in the city.

A married socialite who pursues Wayne and stirs trouble through flirtation and jealousy. She hides during confrontations, and her husband’s sudden arrival with a weapon heightens the danger surrounding Carter. Her actions drive much of the plot’s tension and misunderstandings.

Agatha’s husband, a protective figure who arrives to confront Carter and underscore the stakes of infidelity. He embodies the era’s tensions between private desire and public propriety, briefly turning the apartment into a perilous battleground.

The household butler who navigates the social labyrinth of the mansion. He plays a role in keeping appearances, with interactions that spark the dinner scene where Lita’s flirtation is exposed. He represents the service class’s involvement in elite social games.