One in a Million

A world-weary showman who has fallen on hard times and schemes to turn Greta’s skating into a fortune. He leverages the troupe’s talents and uses money as leverage to press for control over Greta’s future, pushing the boundaries between entrepreneurship and exploitation.

Thaddeus’s wife and member of the girls’ band; she grounds the group with loyalty and resilience. She supports the troupe while witnessing the pressures of showbiz and the strains of their financial situation.

Innkeeper’s daughter and a gifted figure skater trained by her father. Greta’s talent shines on ice, but she faces ethical dilemmas over payments and professional choices that could affect her Olympic eligibility.

Greta’s father and a former Olympic figure skating champion who lost his medal for accepting money. He has dedicated twelve years to coaching Greta, hoping for a pure path to the Olympics and to restore his family’s honor.

An American reporter from the Paris Herald investigating the hotel fire and the surrounding intrigue. He becomes entangled with Greta and the troupe while pursuing the truth behind the staged events.

A bearded guest who is secretly incognito as Sir Frederick Brooks, the secretary of the Olympics committee. His disguise fuels the plot’s misdirections and ultimate revelations.

The secretary of the Olympics committee who is revealed to be vacationing incognito as Ratoffsky. He ultimately clarifies Greta’s eligibility after reviewing the circumstances surrounding her St. Moritz exhibition.

A musically talented figure introduced by Borrah Minevitch; his presence adds to the ensemble’s variety of acts and the film’s musical skits.

Three comedians providing comic relief and dynamic stage presence as part of the band, whose antics punctuate the show with humor and energy.

One of the trio of brothers delivering on-stage pranks and banter that charm audiences and lighten the tension surrounding Greta’s rising fame.

Another member of the trio whose timing and wit contribute to the film’s lighthearted interludes and crowd-pleasing performances.

The troupe’s photographer accompanying Bob Harris, he adds a practical perspective to the investigative quest while capturing the group’s performances.