Love Happy

Private detective pursuing the Royal Romanoff diamonds for eleven years. Sharp, wily, and wittily cynical, he pieces together the mystery through improvisation and cunning alliances. He remains focused on the truth, even as chaos swirls around the show and its cast.

Silent, benevolent trickster who aids the troupe while covertly pilfering from others. He harbors a soft spot for Maggie and communicates with a bicycle horn, turning his mischief into decisive help. His quiet heroism drives key plot turns without a single spoken line.

A dancer and Mike Johnson’s romantic interest, drawn into the diamonds’ orbit. Principled yet vulnerable, she navigates the danger surrounding the jewel while trying to hold onto the dream of the show.

Manager/backer of the troupe who keeps the show afloat amid financial strain. He blends street smarts with showbiz instinct, balancing risk and reward to keep Love Happy alive.

Elegant diamond thief with a string of husbands in pursuit of the Romanoff jewels. She wields influence with poise and uses threats to keep the scheme intact until the plan is overturned.

The crafty Herbert & Herbert store manager who recognizes opportunity in every pocket and acts as a broker between worlds of crime and commerce.

One of the Zoto brothers, a menacing henchman whose loyalty to the crime ring adds danger to the pursuit of the diamonds.

The other Zoto brother, the more aggressive partner who tightens the grip on the scheme and presses the pressure on the players.

A charismatic mind-reader who improvises his way into the show and provides a clever, musical edge that helps move the caper forward.

Backer of the show who endures pressure from thieves but remains opportunistic, representing the financial side of vaudeville.

Marilyn Monroe’s character who becomes a complicating factor in the diamond plot; her connection to the scheme deepens the intrigue.

An uncredited operator in the diamond plot who adds a quiet layer of menace and underlines the underworld’s reach.

A performer who adds to the troupe’s energy and backstage dynamics, contributing to the opening-night chaos.