The Phantom of Crestwood

A beautiful courtesan who plans to retire to Europe and gathers four wealthy former lovers—Priam Andes, Will Jones, Eddie Mack, and Herbert Walcott—plus their partners for a weekend at Andes' California ranch. She uses money as leverage, demanding payments from each man while hinting at her own departure from their entanglements. A backstory involving a fraternity pin and a fatal promise fuels her actions and the tension in the house.

Patriarch of the Andes family and host of the weekend gathering. He is entwined in the old California bloodline drama and shadows the party with concerns about heirs and propriety. He reveals that Mr. Vayne seeks Jenny as his mistress, complicating the guests’ already thorny relationships.

One of Jenny's former lovers and a man of means who is asked for $50,000 as part of the weekend’s financial bargaining. He participates in the web of romance and manipulation surrounding Jenny, adding to the party’s volatile mix.

Another of Jenny's former lovers, present among the guests as tensions mount. His presence contributes to the ensemble’s dynamics of desire, jealousy, and leverage.

A wealthy guest whose association with Jenny and the group heightens the stakes. He arrives with his wife among the party’s entourage, illustrating the blend of romance, money, and social status at play.

A mysterious man introduced as Mr. Vayne; later revealed to be Henry T. Herrick. His dual identity and guarded motives add a layer of intrigue to the unfolding mystery.

Priam Andes' sister, obsessed with the family bloodline and anxious about her nephew's engagement. She emerges as a central figure in the mystery, ultimately connected to the murder plot through her actions and choices.

Jenny's sister, engaged to Frank Andes. She is clubbed in a pivotal moment, becomes a key witness, and is a target during the night’s turmoil.

Priam Andes' nephew, engaged to Esther. He accompanies Esther to the ranch and becomes part of the couple’s entanglements during the tense weekend.

Private detective who befriends Pete Harris and covertly investigates Jenny's case. He partners with Harris to retrieve a client's love letters and uncovers crucial clues that lead to the truth.

A childhood friend of Curtis and a gangster ally. He joins the effort to recover the letters and plays a key role in navigating the criminal underworld surrounding Jenny's affairs.

Jenny's maid who disrupts the scene with a box and later disappears. Her body is discovered in a tunnel with the death mask, tying her to the night’s darker revelations.