Fred Ames — Man Wanted Character Profile

About Fred Ames

Lois's wealthy, neglectful husband who prioritizes polo and partying. He is secretly having an affair with Anna Le Marie. After Lois plants a key to Anna's room on his pillow to reveal her knowledge, he agrees to an amicable divorce.

Character Facts

Played by

Kenneth Thomson

Appears in

Man Wanted (1932)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Fred Ames — Family Husband — Lois Ames (Kay Francis)

  Married couple with marital issues

• Fred Ames — Romantic Lover — Ann Le Marie (Claire Dodd)

  They are having an affair

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• Lois Ames (Kay Francis)
• Thomas 'Tom' / 'Tommy' Sherman (David Manners)
• Ruth 'Ruthie' Holman (Una Merkel)
• Andy Doyle (Andy Devine)
• Impatient Man in Lois' Office (Uncredited) (Jack Chefe)
• Waiter at Fred's Party (Uncredited) (Eric Wilton)
• Ann Le Marie (Claire Dodd)
• Speakeasy Waiter (Uncredited) (Lee Phelps)
• New Secretary (Uncredited) (Betty Farrington)
• Miss Smith, Receptionist (Uncredited) (Charlotte Merriam)
• Mr. Orca (Uncredited) (Douglas Gerrard)
• Fred's Party Guest (Uncredited) (Jack Trent)