Send Me No Flowers

Judy's former college beau and a successful Texas oil magnate, Bert exudes confidence and charm. He represents a glamorous alternative for Judy, stirring jealousy in George yet offering genuine appeal as a stable partner. His presence tests the compatibility and readiness of Judy’s marriage with George.

George's wife, practical and perceptive, who navigates love, loyalty, and suspicions with wit. She struggles with George's hypochondria and the cascade of schemes that threaten their marriage, ultimately seeking forgiveness and a renewed bond.

A devoted husband with a chronic fear of death, George displaces his anxiety into elaborate ruses to control the outcome of his marriage. His schemes reveal a need for reassurance and a fear of losing Judy, driving the farcical tension of the story.

The funeral home operator who sells burial plots and becomes a pivotal prop in George's schemes. His practical, matter-of-fact demeanor provides the straight man framework for the film’s farcical twists.

George's wry confidant who helps brainstorm a solution to keep Judy from leaving. His dry humor and sharp observations amplify the comedic misdirection and the emotional stakes of the dilemmas.

The newly divorced neighbor who becomes entangled in the social web surrounding Winston. Her brief kiss with George adds to the misunderstandings that fuel Judy’s suspicions and complicate the plot.

A carefree bachelor who flirts with divorced women, embodying the era’s dating quirks. His schemes provide the occasion for George to worry about losing Judy and for the cast to engage in comedic pursuit and pursuit of romance.

George’s longtime physician who confirms George’s supposed condition to Judy, only to become a key figure who helps unwind the deception. His professional facade contrasts with the absurdity of the plot twists.