The Major — Trouble in Paradise Character Profile

About The Major

One of Mariette's suitors who hosts a dinner party where the crucial misunderstanding regarding Gaston's Venice alias is inadvertently revealed to François, accelerating the discovery of Gaston's true identity.

Character Facts

Played by

Charles Ruggles

Appears in

Trouble in Paradise (1932)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• The Major — Romantic Suitor — Mariette Colet (Kay Francis)

  One of Mariette's romantic suitors

• The Major — Social Acquaintance — François Filiba (Edward Everett Horton)

  Both are suitors to Mariette and interact at social events

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More characters from Trouble in Paradise

• Gaston Monescu (Herbert Marshall)
• Mariette Colet (Kay Francis)
• Lily (Miriam Hopkins)
• François Filiba (Edward Everett Horton)
• Maid (uncredited) (Marion Byron)
• Duchess Chambreau (uncredited) (Eva McKenzie)
• Elderly Servant (uncredited) (Gus Leonard)
• Waiter in Venice (uncredited) (George Humbert)
• Vocalist - Title Song (uncredited) (Donald Novis)
• Party Guest (uncredited) (Carl M. Leviness)
• Woman with Wrong Handbag (uncredited) (Louise Carter)
• Hotel Manager (uncredited) (Fred Malatesta)