Bea Thorn is a performer associated with Chester Kent's stage production work. She appears in the spectacular prologue Shanghai Lil, where she dances with Kent as part of the presentation designed to impress Apolinaris. Her participation makes her an important artistic contributor to the three-number program securing the theater contract.
Polly is an ingenue and one of the four aspiring actresses. She is Brad's girlfriend and shares an apartment with Carol and Trixie. Although Lawrence mistakes Carol for her while trying to separate Brad from a showgirl, Polly is the real partner Brad marries, making their relationship central to the family conflict.
Bookkeeper at the dress shop who stages a successful fashion show to make it profitable. Initially engaged to Joe Cork, she develops a romance with Donald Ames. After a misunderstanding leads to her firing and departure on an ocean liner, she reconciles with Donald and they become engaged.
An inexperienced newcomer chorus girl who is taken under the wing of two experienced performers. Initially overlooked, she catches the attention of juvenile lead Billy Lawler. When the lead actress is injured, she is desperately cast in the starring role and undergoes intense rehearsal. She ultimately becomes the unexpected star of the show.
An American college student who happens to share the name Jane Clarke with the expected London star. Mistaken for the British actress at the New York pier, she agrees to masquerade as Clarke and join the musical, but hides her inability to sing with a British accent until finally confessing the deception to Barry.
A talented dancer who partners with Al Howard at his sister's request. They achieve major success in Chicago, and she develops feelings for him. Despite warnings about his fling with Luana, she stays committed. At the climax, she sacrifices herself to block gangsters, survives, and wins Al's love.
The daughter of General Fitts, Kit meets Dick when he is assigned to drive her to a reception in Hawaii. She shares a romantic evening with him, then tells him he means nothing to her to prevent his desertion. At the Military Academy, she admits she loves Dick, but becomes engaged to Biddle before returning Biddle's ring and wishing Dick good luck.
Ruby Keeler has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work is anchored in the Show Girl Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Ready, Willing and Able, Colleen, Footlight Parade. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
