Maisie Goes to Reno

A quick-witted, hard-working WWII riveter who seeks a vacation and a spark of romance. She becomes entangled in a web of deception and must balance loyalty to friends with her own sense of justice. Her street-smarts help her uncover the forged letter, though she faces doubt as others suspect she’s losing her grip.

A sergeant on leave who travels to Reno to repair his marriage and stop Gloria from divorcing him. He encounters Maisie and becomes part of a complicated wartime romance. He is earnest and drawn into the chaos of the Reno trip.

A wealthy wife whose marriage is the target of manipulation in Reno. She seeks independence through divorce but is pulled back toward reconciliation as events unfold. The forged letters and scheming advisers test her judgment and trust in Bill.

A suave nightclub figure who becomes Maisie's ally and romantic interest. He is drawn into the intrigue surrounding Gloria's marriage, and his perceptions of Maisie shift as the plot thickens. His loyalty wavers but ultimately helps reunite the couple.

The forger hired to craft a letter that could derail Gloria's marriage. He embodies the anti-hero in a plot driven by greed and reputation. His actions trigger the chain of events Maisie must navigate to uncover the truth.

Gloria's business manager who participates in the scheme to secure Gloria's divorce for personal gain. His motives push the plot into moral ambiguity and complicate Maisie's investigation.

Gloria's private secretary who orchestrates the plan with Clave and Pelham. She is the operational mind behind the deception, driving the plot toward divorce and financial motives.

A lovestruck hotel bellboy who assists Maisie in her schemes, including the plan to kidnap Gloria. He adds a touch of comic chaos while being emotionally invested in Maisie.