Rebellious Daughters

A spoiled, emotionally neglected young woman who craves attention and approval from her parents. She schemes to escape home life, persuading her father and maneuvering with friends to spend an evening out. Her quick wit hides a willingness to take risks and push boundaries.

Mr. Elliott's daughter, torn between family expectations and a desire to break free. She yearns for a night of normalcy and fun, ultimately joining Babe's plans. She balances defiance with a sense of responsibility.

Barbara's mother, cold and unaffectionate, who keeps a tight leash on her daughter's social life. Her absence in providing warmth compounds Babe's longing for attention. She represents the strict, controlling parent archetype.

Barbara's father, often absent because he travels, which creates a gap Babe tries to fill. He is protective and reluctant to let his daughter go out. His absence becomes a catalyst for Babe's late-night plans.

Owner of an exclusive gown salon who lures the girls with modeling opportunities while running a blackmail racket. He embodies the seductive glamour that hides criminal manipulation. His plan tests the girls' ethics and loyalty.

A glamorous woman who works for Mr. Gilman and recruits Babe and Claire to model for his salon. She becomes a bridge between the girls and the darker side of the fashion business. Her role reveals the allure and danger of exploiting ambition.

A friend of Eddie and a male presence who arrives with plans and temptation. He is part of the night-out scheme and becomes entangled in the group's risky decisions. His presence amplifies the film's tension around consequences.

A friend who catalyzes Babe's plan to lift the evening from ordinary sadness into adventure. He pushes Babe toward finding someone to entertain and organize events with Bill Evans. He represents peer pressure and risky improvisation.