Parole Girl

A resourceful but impulsive parolee who schemes for revenge against Joe. She is determined to regain control over her life, using charm and wit to manipulate those around her. As the plan unfolds, she wrestles with mounting feelings for Joe that threaten her stated goal.

A store manager whose professional coolness hides a pragmatic, kind-hearted nature. He tries to balance policy with compassion, ultimately using soft strategy to win Sylvia over. His authority is tested as personal emotions blur with business decisions.

Sylvia's chatty inmate-turned-confidante who offers to team up for more crime after release. She has a surprising connection to Joe and serves as a catalyst for Sylvia’s decisions. Her presence increases the stakes and the risk of exposure.

Sylvia's partner in crime who pushes for bigger scores and later masquerades as a spouse to complicate Joe's life. He is opportunistic, manipulating circumstances to keep Sylvia loyal to their criminal path. His actions drive several of the film's tense plot twists.

The eccentric owner of the Taylor Department Store who envisions promotions and big decisions as the couple navigates their personal lives. His interest in professional advancement places pressure on those around him. He embodies the era's corporate power with a flair for the dramatic.

A store detective who represents the law and the enforcement side of the department store world. His presence heightens the tension around Sylvia's criminal schemes and Joe's balancing act between policy and affection.