Easy Living

A working woman who becomes the focal point of high-society gossip after the coat incident. She navigates sudden notoriety with grace and resilience, forming a real connection with John Jr. despite the surrounding circus of wealth and rumor.

A third-richest banker whose pride and wealth drive him to manipulate outcomes to protect his empire. He embodies the dangers of power and status when personal and financial worlds collide with public perception.

The son who leaves home to prove himself, later forming a bond with Mary. He becomes a catalyst in the financial scheme and a bridge between two social realms.

J.B.'s wife who travels to Florida, triggering rumors about an affair. Her absence heightens the family tension and fuels the gossip that drives the plot.

Owner of the Hotel Louis, a hub of luxury and social intrigue where much of the film's drama unfolds as wealth and reputation mingle.

Stock tally man who pursues inside information on steel, sparking the financial crisis that follows the spread of Mary’s supposed connection to J.B. Ball.

A figure tied to the upscale social world; his involvement helps amplify the perception of Mary’s supposed liaison with wealth and the resulting social spectacle.

A supporting member of the social milieu surrounding the Ball family, contributing to the atmosphere of high-society bustle and rumor.

A witty companion in the ancillary world of the rich, offering sardonic commentary on the unfolding financial and social farce.