Unfaithfully Yours

World-famous symphony conductor whose temper and jealousy are inflamed by rumors of his wife Daphne's infidelity. He channels his insecurity into elaborate murder fantasies staged during his concert, guiding the narrative with musical cues. His artistic intensity is matched by a volatile need to control both love and life.

Alfred's devoted wife who becomes the subject of his suspicions. She remains loyal and caring, even as the tension peaks and he questions her fidelity. Her actions—like tending to Alfred's injured thumb—reveal a patient, supportive side amid his irrational behavior.

Barbara's husband and Daphne's brother-in-law, a wealthy patron whose misinterpretation of Alfred's request to watch over his wife leads him to hire the private detective. He embodies meddling upper-class influence that amplifies the central conflict. His actions catalyze the film's surveillance and suspicion plotline.

Alfred's secretary, a man closer in age to Daphne who becomes the focal point of the romantic tension. He is the object of the conductor's dramatic plots and is entangled in the suspicion surrounding the alleged affair. He stands at the crossroads of professional duty and intimate intrigue.

Private detective hired by August to monitor Daphne, whose reports feed Alfred's paranoia. He operates as the mechanism by which the couple's private life is exposed to scrutiny, intensifying the melodrama. His surveillance role underscores the invasion of privacy at the heart of the plot.

Barbara is August's wife and Daphne's sister, whose presence highlights the family dynamics within the web of suspicion. Her involvement, whether direct or implied, adds another layer to the interwoven relationships featured in the story. She represents the collateral impact of marital rumors on relatives.