Wealthy and famous composer who struggles with aging after his 42nd birthday. He becomes obsessed with a beautiful bride named Jenny, neglects his girlfriend Sam, and embarks on a series of impulsive and comedic misadventures to pursue her in Mexico. Ultimately, he realizes his mistakes, reconciles with Sam, and shows personal growth.
An engineer working for a troubled defense contractor, Wylie is responsible for developing the DYP-gyro targeting component for the Army’s new tank. After taking credit for stolen plans, he becomes entangled with Jeff and the FBI, but later confronts the design flaws and helps produce a successful redesign, becoming a hero alongside Landry.
An aspiring British man who mistakenly tries to seduce Gloria with a drugged cocktail before she flees. He reappears later as the opera house conductor, comically hiding from Gloria amidst the climax of the assassination plot.
An industrious inventor chosen by Santa Claus as his assistant. He modernizes toy production with automation, but resigns after the mass-produced toys malfunction. He later joins B.Z., then redeems himself by rescuing Joe and returning to the North Pole after realizing Santa still cares about him.
Spoiled alcoholic heir who learns responsibility and love through hardship.
Jack is a surgeon and Chris's father, pursuing promotion to chief of staff at his hospital. After drinking the serum, he switches bodies with Chris and attends school in his son's place. The experience changes his priorities, leading him to reject the promotion in favor of spending more time with Chris.
Emory Leeson is an advertising executive whose nervous breakdown leads him into psychiatric treatment. He creates blunt, truthful advertisements that unexpectedly become a major success, then insists that the other patients share in the work and rewards. He falls in love with Kathy and eventually starts an agency with her.
Claude Eastman is the film's central character, a celebrated composer and conductor who has recently married Daniella. After a garbled message and misleading detective evidence make him suspect that Daniella and Maxmillian Stein are having an affair, jealousy drives him to imagine killing them and framing Max. He ultimately admits his insecurity and reconciles with Daniella.
A shy London short-order cook who attempts suicide and makes a pact with the Devil to win Margaret Spencer. His subsequent wishes backfire due to George's manipulation, but he eventually reclaims his soul, burns the contract, and pursues Margaret honestly.
Morris's cousin and co-conspirator in the tontine scheme. After mistakenly identifying a corpse as Uncle Joseph, he helps hide the body and forge death certificates. He participates in the hearse chase, crashes, and flees as the money scatters in the cemetery.
A police officer who patrols the devastated streets alongside the Inspector, hovering in a makeshift balloon car and shouting instructions to survivors to avoid becoming targets.
Jason is a popular New York City playwright who needs a writing partner for inspiration. He works with Phoebe for nine years, becomes romantically entangled with her while married to Allison, and damages both relationships through an affair with Kate and professional betrayal. After divorce and a heart attack, he tries to disrupt Phoebe's marriage.
Dudley Moore has 88 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Arthur Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Best Defense, 10, The Adventures of Milo and Otis. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
Related entry on Wikidata (Q310343), public domain (CC0).
