I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now

An aspiring songwriter who sells a song to Lulu Madison and becomes her piano player on tour. He discovers Lulu’s plan to take sole credit for his work and confronts her, but is drawn into further temptations. As his career grows, he navigates loyalty, love, and the pressures of showbiz, ultimately pursuing his own creative path. His arc centers on artistic integrity amid personal and professional temptations.

A glamorous performer who uses charm and control to advance her career, taking sole credit for Joe’s songs. She manipulates Joe through seduction and tries to keep him dependent on her for success. Lulu’s jealousy of others and her willingness to fire those who threaten her hold on the spotlight define her rise and fall. Her arc culminates in balancing ambition with personal relationships, including an eventual marriage of convenience.

The young niece of Joe’s guardian, she follows Joe to Philadelphia, lying about her uncle’s death to join the tour. She supports Joe’s career and resists Lulu’s manipulation, embodying loyalty and resilience. Under the stage name Pat O'Dare, she becomes a bridge between Joe and a larger audience, culminating in a telltale reunion on stage. Her courage sustains Joe’s ambitions while keeping ethical lines intact.

An attractive performer who lures Joe into a powerful collaboration, fueling a successful yet fragile partnership. Their show proves popular, but a jealous backer forces a rift, testing their professional bond. The collaboration ends when the backer withdraws support, and Fritzi retires to marry Martin Webb. Her arc explores seduction as a career strategy and its consequences.

A former flame and financial backer whose jealousy over Joe’s involvement with Fritzi triggers a crucial plot turn. He withdraws support, altering the trajectory of Fritzi’s career and contributing to her retirement and marriage. He embodies the personal costs behind showbusiness power plays. His actions demonstrate how romantic rivalries can influence business decisions.

A producer who collaborates with Joe and Katie, aiding their touring group and shaping their professional opportunities. He represents the business side of showbiz and the kinds of decisions that propel a performer’s career. Kassel’s involvement underscores the influence of backers in early 20th-century entertainment.

The guardian of Joe, a stable, protective figure who quietly anchors Joe’s personal life. He is the uncle-like presence behind Katie, whose actions are guided by loyalty to family. In the narrative, he embodies the responsibility and restraint that contrast with the temptations of fame.