Lost in a Harem

The troupe’s singer who takes a job at a local café and becomes entangled in Nimativ’s schemes. She is resourceful and charm-bearing, yet vulnerable to hypnotic influence. Her arc blends glamour with danger as she is drawn into palace intrigue and the plot to reclaim the throne.

A vaudeville prop man who, with Harvey, provides comic relief and ends up tangled in jailbreaks and disguises. He is quick-witted and improvisational, often sparring with the dangers of the desert kingdom. His plans are clever but frequently derailed by the magical schemes swirling around him.

Peter’s partner in crime and humor, whose schemes drive much of the action. He brings bold confidence and a relentless energy, thriving on chaotic situations. His interactions with Hazel and Nimativ create some of the film’s best comic set-pieces.

The rightful ruler who teams with the boys to reclaim the throne. He embodies sincere leadership, relying on the duo’s disguises and gadgets to outwit Nimativ. His alliance with Hazel and the others drives the political arc.

The antagonist, a hypnotic ruler who usurped the throne with magical rings. His vanity makes him susceptible to seduction, creating the central conflict as Hazel becomes a target. His downfall comes through the protagonists’ clever ruses and persistence.

Nimativ’s first wife who allies with the protagonists with the promise of a film career. She represents a turning point in the plan against Nimativ and adds romance and ambition to the plot.

A derelict who reappears with a running gag and an invisible friend named Mike, adding quirky humor to jail and palace sequences. His presence spices up the chase and provides an odd counterpoint to the palace intrigue.