Kid Millions

A glamorous jazz singer with a sharp eye for money, she schemes with Louie to claim the $77 million inheritance. She even disguises herself as Eddie's mother to dupe him. Charismatic and calculating, she moves boldly through the ship and palace plots.

The rightful heir to Eddie Sr.'s fortune, he lives on a Brooklyn barge with Pop and the boys. Naive but good-hearted, he dreams of a life beyond the barge and travels to Egypt to claim his inheritance. His choices push the story toward romance and adventure.

A shady gangster and Dot's ally, he schemes to pressure Eddie and derail the inheritance. He relishes bold moves but often resorts to threats and comic bravado, only to be outmaneuvered by the others.

Eddie's love interest and Jerry Lane's ally, she is the niece of Colonel Larrabee. She navigates the romantic tension and intrigue aboard the ship, ultimately weighing loyalty and affection.

A former assistant to Edward Wilson who becomes a rival in love and a performer in the ship's show. He supports Eddie and pursues Joan, adding romantic and competitive tension to the plot.

A Virginia-born sponsor of Eddie Sr.'s explorations, he travels with the group and seeks a share of the fortune. He embodies old-fashioned nobility and a wary eye toward the Americans.

Daughter of Sheikh Mulhulla who courts Eddie as part of a palace intrigue. She hopes Eddie will marry her, complicating the inheritance plot with romantic interest and political maneuvering.

Ruler of the palace Eddie visits; He threatens death or marriage, using the demand to control events and test Eddie's resolve.

Fanya's fiancé, a jealous rival who adds danger and tension during the palace sequence as Eddie becomes entangled with Fanya.

Eddie's loving adoptive father who runs the barge and provides a sense of family for Eddie and the other boys. He represents the working-class heart of the story.

Eddie's girlfriend who accompanies the voyage and anchors a domestic, loyal relationship amidst the adventures and schemes.