They Got Me Covered

Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter who returns from Moscow only to be fired for neglecting to report that Germany invaded Russia. He is driven by a relentless urge for a big scoop and to restore his career, often improvising through dangerous set-pups and near-misses. His charm masks a risk-taker who believes truth is worth peril.

Kit’s girlfriend and a stenographer who becomes entangled in the spy plot. She’s sharp, observant, and resourceful, using the clues she keeps in her notebook to piece together the ring’s plans. Her determination helps push Kit toward uncovering the truth.

Christina’s roommate, proficient at shorthand and transcribing information. She becomes a crucial link in gathering intelligence but is mistaken during a risky meetup, highlighting the dangers civilians face during spy games. Her resilience under pressure keeps the team moving.

A Romanian informer who promises a major scoop but is ultimately found dead in the plot, underscoring the lethal stakes of espionage. His information-peddling drags Kit and Christina deeper into a dangerous network. His fate foreshadows the danger all players face.

A key Nazi operative orchestrating the spy scheme, he uses cunning, intimidation, and manipulation to undermine Kit’s career and mislead the authorities. He interacts with other agents and fights to ensure their plan remains secret.

A showgirl entangled in the spies’ plot who is murdered as the plan unfolds. Her death becomes a turning point that exposes the operation, and her corsage leaves a clue for Kit. She embodies the glamorous yet dangerous underworld of wartime nightlife.

A spy posing as Vanescu’s wife, she manipulates Kit and orchestrates parts of the plan from behind the scenes. Olga’s deception drives the plot toward its tense climax as the investigation closes in on the ring.