Carol is a cigarette girl at a posh Florida hotel who hopes for a chance to sing. After a request on her behalf leads to resentment and her dismissal, the hotel's owner rehires her. She succeeds as a singer, later arranges an all-female band for Gene, and develops a romantic connection with him.
Minor character
Bonnie is the daughter of newspaper editor Tom Forbes and develops a romantic interest in Mike Jason. When her father refuses to help with the search for Jimmy Valentine, she offers assistance and takes Mike's party to the gardener Pinky, whose stories might provide a lead. Mike ultimately stays in Fernville with her.
A performer seeking a radio sponsor, Kit comes to Whippasaw with her friend Jane and fellow entertainers. Initially unimpressed by Gene, she warms to him after he rescues her from a runaway carriage. She helps Johnson conceal his identity, later reveals it to Gene, and performs on her Harmony Ranch radio show.
The production's original leading lady, who insists on retaining the starring role and uses the threat of her gangster boyfriend's reprisals to pressure Mac McClure. Her vindictiveness contributes to the chaos on opening night, when dynamite planted on stage explodes and the disastrous performance becomes an accidental comedy.
Vera's cousin, who is happy to welcome her into the Cermak family. Realizing that Vera and Paul are in love, Susan arranges for Paul to travel to Lake Placid and tricks him into meeting Vera. Her intervention helps move their romance toward its eventual reunion.
Therese is James Pidgeon's daughter and Stephen Bates's girlfriend. She persuades her family to take in a charity case for the holidays, not from generosity but to impress Stephen and his mother. Her plan brings Anthony into the Pidgeon household, where the family's financial troubles and efforts to hide Florie's inheritance unfold.
A Westerner who first meets Nick Winner as Sally Benson and is cheated out of her bankroll. Later, using the name Vicki Norris, she gets a singing job at Nick's New York club. When he tries to fire her, she forces him to cut cards and wins control of the business, keeping him as manager. She becomes engaged to a wealthy blueblood before misunderstandings complicate her relationship with Nick.
Ruth Terry has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Blondie with 1 titles. Signature works include Tell It to a Star, Mystery Broadcast, Smoky River Serenade. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
