This Time for Keeps

A warm, witty family friend and pianist who orchestrates connections between Nora and Dick. He arranges opportunities for the young lovers and nudges events toward a happy outcome with a light, loyal touch.

Aquacade star who blends grace with independence. She tests Dick’s sincerity through family approval and must balance fame with love. Her choices drive the couple toward a heartfelt resolution.

War veteran returning home who longs for freedom but must navigate relationships and social expectations. His romance with Nora challenges permanent engagements and his sense of responsibility.

A famous opera singer and patriarch who pushes his son toward the opera stage, valuing prestige and tradition. His authority acts as both obstacle and impetus for the lovers to seek harmony.

Wise matriarch who bridges generations and ultimately approves the match between Nora and Dick. Her sanction represents enduring family ties and social continuity.

Nora’s young relative whose presence heightens emotional stakes and pushes for honesty. Her feelings and reactions add a childlike sincerity to the romance and aid reconciliation.

Friend who circulates information and helps orchestrate Nora’s movement. He embodies the social network that surrounds the romance and its complications.

Dick’s fiancée, a socialite whose engagement becomes central to the love triangle. Her place in the storyline heightens the stakes of the romance and social expectations.

Bandleader who helps shape the nightclub scene and showcases musical prowess essential to the plot. His involvement brings authentic mid-century showbiz flavor to Mackinac Island’s summer season.