Girls About Town

A glamorous Manhattan socialite who earns income as paid entertainment for wealthy men. She longs for a genuine, money-free romance while navigating the limits of her social world, showing strength when faced with financial and romantic uncertainty. Her decisions drive the balance between independence and love, ultimately choosing honesty with Jim.

A sharp, social-savvy ally who helps orchestrate plans to influence wealthy men and reform relationships. She uses wit and strategy to manipulate situations for her friends' benefit, while staying loyal to Wanda. Her schemes reveal how social intelligence can navigate a world built on appearances.

A handsome business associate who pretends to doubt the arrangement but falls for Wanda's sincerity. He struggles with the deception around their relationship and ultimately chooses genuine love, reconciling with Wanda. His practical nature contrasts with the glamour around him, highlighting the power of honesty.

A wealthy, stingy husband whose wife tries to reform his frugality through social pressure. He becomes entangled in the plot and responds to flirtation and manipulation with a mix of pride and vulnerability. His arc shows how money and status influence marriages and choices.

Wanda's estranged husband who leverages their divorce to demand money, weaving lies about Wanda's involvement in the scheme. His opportunism creates tension and tests Wanda and Jim's relationship. He embodies the darker, unscrupulous side of romantic and financial maneuvering.

A middleman who profits from the arrangement and pushes the sale toward closing. He embodies the transactional nature of the setup, serving as a foil to the genuine romance blossoming between Wanda and Jim. His actions propel the plot through money-driven schemes.

The Howard family's maid who disguises herself as their mother to help execute a deception. Her role is pivotal to the plan's success, revealing the lengths to which the main characters will go to protect their arrangements. She adds a comedic and practical touch to the scheme.

Benjamin Thomas's wife who confronts the stinginess in her marriage and participates in a plan to reform him. Her presence drives the social maneuvering that hinges on public perception and private affection. She embodies the dynamic between marriage and material concerns.