An angelic figure who interrupts Merkin's biography with cryptic Borscht Belt-level jokes. The Presence's interruptions mark births and deaths in Merkin's life, contrasting with the Satan-like procurer Goodtime Eddie Filth, who constantly surrounds the singer.
George Jessel appears as the featured entertainer at the nightclub where Riff takes Princess Ann. He invites Ann onto the stage, where she performs a duet with him. His part in the story is tied to this evening out, during which Riff introduces Ann to a public entertainment setting.
A young, ambitious perfume vendor who hopes to sell his new fragrance to a wealthy merchant. After his offer is rejected, he boards the merchant's yacht in disguise, helps protect the merchant and his daughter from the dangerous crew, and ultimately overpowers the escaped lunatic threatening them. His courage wins him permission to marry the daughter.
A shy, ambitious tailor's apprentice in Sneedville, Johnny dreams of becoming a famous magician. At the carnival, he catches a trained chimpanzee stealing Sam Hubert's wallet and later discovers he has been manipulated into helping steal the Russian Crown Jewels. He recovers the jewels and defeats the thieves, earning a New York stage contract, but returns to Mary and chooses a future with her.
George Jessel has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Signature works include Wonders of Puerto Rico, Yesterday and Today, Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
