The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown

A movie star who navigates the pressures of fame and publicity. She initially suspects the kidnapping is a publicity stunt but becomes involved, using wit and quick thinking to regain control. Her blend of glamour, intelligence, and resolve drives the plot as she weighs career against personal loyalty.

A hard-edged small-time crook with a past conviction who distrusts phoniness. He believes the stunt could protect Laurel's career, blurring lines between crime and romance. He uses a pipe as a fake gun and becomes emotionally tangled with Laurel as events unfold.

A second kidnapper who watches Laurel and keeps watch over the plan. Less sharp than Mike but willing to go along, he ultimately reveals moral wavering by admitting he swapped the plan and chose not to go through with the crime. He serves as a foil to Mike's intensity and unpredictability.

Laurel's practical assistant who handles the logistics and becomes involved in the ransom plot. She demonstrates loyalty and efficiency behind the scenes, ultimately taking possession of the ransom money and helping drive the capsizing scheme toward resolution.

A studio agent worried about avoiding scandal; he pushes to keep Laurel's absence off the record and manages the studio's PR crisis. His behavior highlights the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that prioritizes the studio's image over truth.

Studio chief anxious about damage to the studio's reputation and revenue. He embodies executive authority and the PR-driven mindset that guides decisions to suppress information and shape public perception.

The parole officer-turned-detective who challenges Mike's past and the seeming absence of a crime. He follows the leads, warns against vengeance, and ultimately confronts the evolving cover-up as the plot escalates.

Gossip columnist eager for scandal and a scoop, who amplifies the stakes by chasing headlines. Her presence underscores the media’s appetite for sensational stories and public scrutiny that complicates the stars’ decisions.

The police lieutenant who enforces the law while navigating the complications of a case built on deception. He represents the heavier hand of law that presses the characters toward a resolution.