Havana Widows

A chorus line dancer from New York who is quick-witted and hungry for a fortune. She slides into schemes with Sadie, using charm and bravado to chase a bigger lifestyle. Her resilience keeps the con going, even as danger nears.

Mae’s partner in crime, equally bold and impulsive. She improvises bold plots to escape the drabness of chorus life and secure wealth, driving the duo’s most audacious moves. Her boldness challenges Mae’s caution.

A crafty, gambling-prone friend who schemes to get money through dubious means. His gullibility and habit of chasing luck fuel the escalation of the plot. He’s protective of his own skin, yet quick to talk his way into trouble.

The boss at the casino whose bad luck and control over the purse influence the financial dominoes. He represents the hard-edged world of risk that fuels the con. His interest lies in steadiness of profit rather than romance.

A wealthy horse breeder who becomes entangled in the women’s scheme. His public image as a respectable, scandal-averse man clashes with the bed-trap setup. His sense of honor and wealth strain under pressure.

The shrewd, unscrupulous attorney who counsels the women and orchestrates legal cover for their deception. His professional slyness helps pivot the plan around potential exposure. He’s pragmatic and opportunistic.

An insurance salesman driven by a potential $5,000 bonus who unknowingly becomes part of the con. He’s pragmatic and pushy, embodying the era’s sales culture. His offers push the plot toward its risky payoff.

Deacon Jones’s son—handsome but penniless—whose romance with Mae drives emotional stakes. He represents a possible stable future, yet his lack of wealth complicates the con’s payoff. He seeks a job in New York and a legitimate life.