The agent for washed-up actor Larry Renault. He delivers devastating news that Larry has lost his lead stage role and only qualifies for a minor part. After Larry drunkenly insults the new producer, Max brutally forces his client to accept his professional irrelevance and impending eviction, directly precipitating Larry's despair and subsequent suicide.
A gossip reporter who covers society figures expecting children, referred to as a 'blessed event'. He engages in a public feud with singer Bunny Harmon. His reporting on a gangster's delicate situation provokes a threat, but Roberts successfully outmaneuvers the criminal and turns the tables on him.
Eddie is an on-the-scene radio reporter whose rapid coverage frustrates newspaper reporter Mary Bradley, with whom he was romantically involved. He and his associate Tiny overhear gangster Art Martin's plan to rob a gold shipment. After Mary is captured, Eddie hears her calls for help, assists the authorities, and reunites with her, letting her tell the story on the air.
A fast-talking carnival publicist, Jimmy takes responsibility for promoting Colonel Munday's struggling business and uses Teresita's supposed paternity as a publicity stunt. In New York, he reinvents her as Princess Exotica and becomes Merle Farrell's publicity manager. After discovering Teresita's affair with Farrell, he quits and promotes Gladys as Eve, using a compromising photograph to secure her a show contract.
An unscrupulous defense attorney turned district attorney who uses any means to win cases. He defends Madge Carter for free, hires her, and later enters politics with Gene Larkin's help. Prosecutes Larkin, ultimately confessing his past unethical tactics in court to protect Madge and reclaim his integrity.
Lee Tracy has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Signature works include You Belong to Me, Advice to the Lovelorn, High Tide. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
