A successful dramatic actress returning from overseas tours. Engaged to Richard Aiken, she is revealed to have a complex romantic past with producer Roger Berton and two other men. Each ex describes her differently, causing Richard anxiety. She falls in love with Roger, becomes an actress against her initial wishes, but their marriage ends due to her blunt honesty. She later has brief romantic entanglements with wealthy lumberman Mike Ward and intellectual novelist Bill Anthony. Ultimately maturing through these experiences, she reconciles with her past and chooses Roger.
Former spouses whose turbulent marriage shapes Susan's early adulthood.
Steady fiancé whose investigation drives the narrative forward.
Wealthy suitor whose relationship ends due to Susan's deception.
Intellectual suitor whose philosophical influence transforms Susan.
Theatrical rival who actively undermines Susan's career.
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