I’ll Name the Murderer

Gossip columnist and sharp observer who uses his newspaper platform to push for the truth. He questions suspects, defends the innocent, and becomes a driving force in exposing the killer while risking his own safety.

A nightclub dancer whose blackmail of Ted Benson with old love letters fuels the conflict. She wields information as leverage and hints at a darker past within Rossi, contributing to the murder’s motive.

A featured dancer whose quarrel with Nadia leads to her firing and eventual rehiring by Luigi. She is entangled in backstage politics and romantic rivalries, and becomes a murder victim in the ensuing investigation.

Engaged to Vi Van Ostrum, he faces Nadia’s blackmail over old letters. He resists the taint of suspicion, ultimately turning himself in for safety as the investigation unfolds.

Engaged to Benson and daughter of Hugo Van Ostrum. She navigates the social pressures of wealth and reputation in the nightclub’s high-society circle, while the bracelet clue links her family to the plot.

Vi’s father, whose motive is hinted by a discovered $15,000 diamond bracelet connected to Nadia’s dressing room. The bracelet receipt ties wealth and family interests to the case, though the final killer remains to be revealed.

Nightclub owner who rehires Valerie and Walton and claims an airtight alibi that keeps him out of the killer’s crosshairs. He embodies the business side of the club’s drama and its possible complicities.

Valerie's dance partner, part of the show’s backstage dynamics and romance. His role intersects with the shifting loyalties that drive the nightclub’s perilous atmosphere.

Tilton’s photographer who attends the opening night and documents the nightclub world. Smitty acts as a corroborating witness to clues that propel the investigation forward.

Police Captain overseeing the investigation, directing suspects’ questioning and maintaining order as the case unfolds. His authority frames the police response to Nadia’s murder and the subsequent threats.

Uncredited dancer/performer contributing to the nightclub’s diverse lineup. While not central to the plot, Tato represents the ensemble of performers surrounding the story.