The Private Eyes

A quiet, loyal caregiver within the Morley household who moves through the mansion with composed efficiency. She seems to know more about the staff's secrets than she lets on. Her calm presence hints at a deeper loyalty to the Morleys, even as chaos swirls around the estate.

A refined Morley family figure whose elegance and authority anchor the estate's social world. She exerts quiet influence over the household and the investigation, embodying aristocratic control. Her interactions with the detectives reveal the tension between wealth, propriety, and crime.

An American detective transferred to Scotland Yard, his over-the-top enthusiasm and bumbling methods provide comic relief amid danger. He glosses over cracks in logic with charm and persistence, often misreading clues yet stubbornly pressing forward. His partnership with Tart blends ineptitude with earnest effort.

A clumsy but well-meaning partner to Winship, he fumbles through investigations with slapstick antics. He offers occasional medical insight, though mostly serves as comic relief during tense moments. His improvisational thinking sometimes yields unexpected, if imperfect, progress.

The mastermind behind the apparent murder, hidden in plain sight as part of a long-con. He engineers the entire sequence to draw out the heiress and expose the truth, orchestrating fake deaths and staged accidents. His reveal reframes the investigation as a meticulously planned performance.

The heiress with a gambling habit who uses money as leverage, ultimately confessing to murder for financial gain. Her charisma masks a ruthless pragmatism, and she attempts to flee with Morley’s fortune. Her confrontation with the detectives is a turning point that unravels the mansion's secrets.

A minor supporting character who interacts with the investigators, offering a glimpse of the world beyond the mansion. He functions as a small, practical piece of the larger puzzle, contributing to the film’s comedic texture without shifting the plot.