The Women in His Life

A famed criminal lawyer who treats justice as a tool for personal gain. He is irresistibly charming yet emotionally distant, using his wins to justify morally questionable choices. His life unravels as guilt over his ex-wife's death and his alcoholism collide with his double life. He attempts a path to redemption through a sting operation and ultimately marries Cathy, seeking a more honest path.

Barry's glamorous nightclub lover who embodies the city's seductive side. She becomes entangled in Barry's playboy world and serves as a contrast to his more virtuous impulses. Her relationship with Barry is complicated by his other entanglements and the consequences of his actions.

A nightclub girl who discovers the photo of Barry's ex-wife and teams with him to trap Tony Perez. She is resourceful and pragmatic, ultimately becoming Barry's ally and wife. Her involvement drives the sting that aims to redeem Barry and thwart the villain.

A young woman who seeks Barry's help to save her father from a murder charge. Her determination and trust in Barry anchor much of the courtroom drama. Her family tragedy becomes a catalyst for the story's emotional stakes and, later, a life with Roger.

Doris's father, on trial for murdering his wife. The case drives the plot and exposes the vulnerabilities in Barry's professional world. His conviction heightens Barry's guilt and propels the narrative toward confession and redemption.

Barry's sympathetic junior partner who pushes for action on Doris's case and helps in investigations. He grows disillusioned with Barry's methods but remains morally steadfast, ultimately helping to shape a new, steadier life for those involved.

Owner of a Times Square lingerie shop who operates under the alias Mrs Steele. She impersonates Madame Celeste to confuse witnesses in a pivotal court moment, illustrating how deception and performance influence justice.

A racketeer connected to Doris's mother's past and the film's central antagonist. His charm masks a dangerous criminal underworld presence, which Barry and Cathy aim to subdue through a sting operation.

Barry's loyal assistant who assists in investigations and keeps the operations moving. His practicality contrasts with Barry's reckless brilliance, serving as a stabilizing force in the team.

A friend connected to the social circle who ends the story with a note of hopeful future as Lester proposes to her. She represents the ordinary people caught in the web of ambition and romance.

The presiding judge in the key trial, embodying the authority of the courtroom and the weight of legal procedure throughout the drama.