Lulu Belle

A famous Broadway singer whose charm steers her through a web of wealthy backers and former lovers. She moves from the Natchez Café to New York’s Broadway, using performance and allure to fuel her rise. Ambitious and alluring, she resists marriage to Harry Randolph while rekindling feelings for her ex-husband George Davis. Her choices drive the emotional tension of the story and set up the dramatic bedside revelation.

A rich, high-stakes gambler who finances Lulu's early career and helps shape her rise to stardom. He lures Lulu with opportunity and power, then confronts the pitfalls of their entwined lives. His presence reinforces the theme of money as a driver of ambition and romance. He becomes a pivotal voice in Lulu’s life, even as the line between ally and rival blurs.

A wealthy suitor who invests in Lulu's career and envisions a future together. He becomes a major patron and requests Lulu's hand in marriage, complicating her relationships with others. His generosity fuels Lulu's ascent, but his fate is tied to a larger mystery surrounding the shooting. He embodies the lure of secure status through wealth and affection.

Harry Randolph's wife, whose jealousy and motive culminate in the fatal shooting at the bedside. She emerges as the shooter in the narrative’s twist, reframing the relationships and clearing or condemning others as needed. Her actions act as the central catalyst that reshapes the story’s moral landscape. By the end, her role redefines loyalty and culpability for the other characters.

Lulu's ex-husband with a history of trouble who left Lulu when money ran out. He reenters Lulu's life as she ascends, embodying a past that lingers despite a new sheen of glamour. His bond with Lulu remains strong, even as he faces legal and personal challenges. Ultimately, his innocence is vindicated when the true shooter is revealed.

Lulu's best friend and confidante who discovers the shooting and supports Lulu through the aftermath. She serves as a moral compass and practical ally, helping Lulu navigate the danger and confusion surrounding the crime. Molly embodies loyalty and the human side of a show business world that often thrives on illusion.

A boxer whose career is derailed after a brutal altercation with Lulu’s ex-husband George. He represents a casualty of Lulu's tangled world of romance and competition, illustrating the collateral damage that can come with high-stakes passions. His confrontation with George underscores the film's themes of violence and consequence.

A tougher figure in Lulu's circle, aligned with the tougher, underworld-tinged side of the show business world. His presence adds a layer of grit and danger to the milieu surrounding Lulu and her entourage. Though not the central figure, Duke represents the rough edges that coexist with Lulu's glittering ascent.

The investigator who gathers everyone involved in the case at the dying Randolph’s bedside. He orchestrates the interrogation that leads to the truth about the shooter. Dixon embodies the authority and procedural focus that punctuates the film's mystery with a resolve to uncover motives and ensure justice.