My Name Is Julia Ross

A clever, desperate London secretary who becomes a prisoner in the isolated Cornwall estate. She uses wit and careful observation to piece together clues, communicate with the outside world, and resist the conspirators’ attempts to erase her identity. Her main drive is to escape and uncover the truth behind the plot against her. Her resilience keeps the suspense alive as she tries to outsmart her captors.

A wealthy widow and the controlling force behind the estate. She orchestrates Julia's captivity to maintain influence over the household and protect her family’s secrets. Calm and calculating, she relies on staff and a fake doctor to sustain the illusion and keep Julia in check. Her maternal veneer masks a ruthless, manipulative core.

Mrs. Hughes's son, capable of violence, who confesses to murdering his wife. He participates in the scheme to keep Julia hidden and to control the estate. His impulsive, dangerous nature escalates the danger for Julia as the plot thickens. He embodies the film's dark, sinister undertones.

Julia's friend and admirer in London who becomes her ally. He reads her letters and helps orchestrate the plan to expose the plot, ultimately assisting in the pursuit of the conspirators. He is resourceful and acts as a crucial link to the outside world. His involvement provides a glimmer of hope and justice.

A member of the household staff who participates in the deception. She supports the manipulative scheme and helps maintain the illusion of Julia's supposed insanity. Her presence reinforces the sense that danger can come from trusted caretakers within the home. She embodies the theme of complicity in quiet, everyday roles.

A 'doctor' brought in to manage Julia's condition and to participate in the plot. He reinforces the deception by validating the fake medical scenario and coordinating with Mrs. Sparkes. His involvement highlights how professional authority can be corrupted to sustain a crime. His role is key to advancing the plan and keeping Julia subdued.

The household staff member whose presence reinforces the social hierarchy of the estate. She helps maintain order and the impression of normalcy in a setting designed to hide a crime. Her role underscores how trust can be exploited within a domestic sphere. She contributes to the atmosphere of controlled confinement.