The Mating of Millie

A practical, no-nonsense assistant personnel director at a large department store who drives the plot with her plan to adopt Tommy. She is determined and capable, using wit and resourcefulness to navigate social rules. Her pursuit of independence collides with romantic longing as she falls for Doug.

A bus driver who quits when Millie’s ruse is revealed; he is a confident, initially stoic bachelor who agrees to help her. He is practical and protective, with a warmth that surfaces as he falls for Millie. An aspiring writer, he ultimately pursues a move to New York after his book is accepted.

An orphan boy who has lost his mother and whose father died in World War II. He forms a strong bond with Millie and becomes the catalyst for the adoption plan. He shows resilience and a natural trust in Millie, making him central to the emotional core of the story.

Head of the orphan’s home and a rule-minded authority figure who enforces the marriage prerequisite. He interviews the phantom fiancé and embodies the bureaucratic obstacles Millie must overcome. Pragmatic and conventional, he represents the social constraints of the era.

A family or neighborly figure who provides guidance and social commentary as Millie navigates the adoption affair. Her presence adds a layer of village-like dynamics and humor to the proceedings.

A neighborly character who adds support and domestic realism to Millie’s life. She helps ground the story in everyday concerns and relationships.

A minor, uncredited role that offers a glimpse into the busy social milieu around Millie’s world. Her presence reinforces the bustling urban setting.

A dashing neighbor and aspiring writer who becomes a competing suitor to Millie. He represents an impulsive, romantic option contrasted with Doug’s steadiness, and his presence triggers Millie’s choices about love and marriage.