The Marrying Man

The toothpaste-empire heir who shuns work in favor of leisure and status. A charming if self-centered playboy, he flits between engagements and affairs, seeing marriage as a social transaction. His pattern of marriages and bold bets on wealth drive the film’s romantic and financial upheavals.

A glamorous singer who disrupts Charley’s wedded-happiness fantasy. She balances two lovers and uses Charley’s fixation to fuel her rising career. Her charm masks ambition and vulnerability, making her a catalyst for the couple’s volatile relationship.

Charley’s fiancée and Lew Horner’s daughter, representing a strategic social alliance. Her engagement embodies status and family expectations, and she becomes a symbol of Charley’s commitment to traditional wealth and power. Her disillusionment with Charley’s behavior strengthens the emotional stakes of the plot.

A foul-mouthed, hot-tempered Hollywood studio mogul who wields influence with the ease of a power broker. He wants Charley to honor the arranged alliance with his daughter, controlling both reputation and fortune. When Charley wobbles, Horner retaliates with threats and sanctions, intensifying the conflict.

A notorious mob figure who interrupts Charley and Vicki’s romance with unpredictable, dangerous energy. He envisions an impulsive, midnight wedding as a ruthless scheme, injecting crime into the couple’s already combustible dynamics. His presence underscores the underworld’s reach into glamour and business.

One of Charley’s four loyal friends who bankrolls and indulges their escapades. His loyalty grounds the group amid chaotic decisions, providing a steady, sometimes opportunistic counterpoint to Charley’s self-destructive impulses. He and the circle ride the profits and misadventures together.

A member of Charley’s inner circle who shares in the carefree, high-stakes lifestyle. He contributes to the whirlwind energy of the Las Vegas trip and the ensuing chaos, reflecting the group’s appetite for risk. His presence reinforces the theme of camaraderie amid questionable decisions.

Another of Charley’s close friends who participates in the bachelor escapade and its consequences. He embodies the loyal sidekick role within the group as plans unfold and fortunes shift. His involvement helps propel the film’s dynamic, ever-changing social circle.

A member of Charley’s trusted circle who contributes to the party atmosphere and the ensemble dynamic. He adds to the film’s sense of camaraderie and collective decision-making, even as romantic and financial tensions rise. His presence helps anchor the group’s responses to Charley’s choices.

A cast member who appears among Charley’s social milieu, contributing to the world of glitz and social maneuvering surrounding the central romance. Her role adds texture to the network of connections and potential complications in Charley’s life.