Seven Days’ Leave

Army private and former Les Brown band member who learns he is the heir to a $100,000 fortune. He pursues Terry Havelock-Allen and strategically navigates the estate’s will, which requires marrying a descendant of the family. Despite obstacles and deceptions, he seeks love and ultimately marries Terry as his future is secured.

An amateur impressionist who uses impersonations (Ronald Colman and Lionel Barrymore) to influence Ralph Bell’s plans. He and his comrades get involved in schemes to aid Johnny’s pursuit of Terry, and their misadventures contribute to the film’s lighthearted chaos.

One of Johnny’s army friends who travels with him on leave and participates in the group’s schemes. He provides camaraderie and comic relief as part of the quartet of privates.

A performer who rekindles a connection with Johnny during the leave. She breaks off when Johnny is drawn to Terry, but remains a key figure in the story’s love triangle and later reconciles the situation.

Wealthy and glamorous elder daughter of the Havelock-Allen family; she is engaged to Ralph Bell but falls for Johnny. Her decisions and feelings drive the central romance and conflict surrounding the inheritance terms.

Terry’s fiancé and financial advisor whose relationship with Terry is tested by Johnny’s pursuit and the inheritance complication.

Estate representative who reveals the condition of the will, creating the central obstacle to Johnny’s plan. He embodies the formal side of the inheritance and authority in the story.

Terry’s younger sister who believes Terry should marry Johnny and later tells Johnny that Terry loves him, influencing the course of the romance.

Performs as herself in the film, contributing to musical interludes and the concert scenes alongside the ensemble.

Performs as himself in the musical sequences, adding to the wartime musical atmosphere of the film.