Here Come the Girls

A well-meaning but dimwitted chorus boy whose dream of stardom clashes with his limited talent. He is repeatedly fired for accidents and missteps, yet his stubborn belief in his own greatness keeps pulling him back to the show. His romance with Daisy provides a foil to Irene's manipulations, and his naiveté fuels the comedy throughout the chaos.

An actress with a dangerous edge, Irene uses charm and romantic cunning to influence those around her. She has a past with Jack the Slasher and leverages affection to keep Stanley entangled in the show. Her schemes drive the plot's tension between affection and betrayal.

A mysterious and jealous killer who targets performer's rivals and uses disguises to move unseen. His pursuit of Irene and his clashes with Stanley raise the stakes, mixing danger with theatrical flair. His presence is the central threat that propels the crime-mystery elements of the story.

A shrewd police detective who pieces together Irene's connections and schemes to bring Jack out of hiding. He balances skepticism with strategic planning, providing a counterpoint to backstage chaos. His role anchors the investigation and helps resolve the conflict.

A co-star who loves Stanley and pushes him toward responsibility, even as she resents his incompetence. She overhears the plot and warns Stanley, playing a crucial part in steering the story toward its resolution. She embodies loyalty and practical sense amid the farce.

Stanley's fellow co-star who has a past romance with Irene and becomes entangled in the killer's schemes. He represents the risks and bravado of showbiz life, and his actions contribute to the plot's dangerous entanglements.

Stanley's blunt and practical stepfather, a coal businessman who funds his son's ambitions while demanding he get a real job. He embodies the pull between traditional work and the lure of the stage.

Stanley's mother, a steady presence in the family who navigates the theater's chaos while supporting her son's dreams. She provides a grounding influence amid the showbiz madness.

The hard-edged producer who fires and rehires Stanley to keep the show profitable. He embodies the commercial pressures behind entertainment and the ruthless pragmatism of the industry.