Holly is a leading aerialist and Brad Braden's girlfriend whose star billing is displaced when The Great Sebastian joins the circus. She turns their rivalry into increasingly dangerous competition, eventually regains the center ring, and later takes command after the wreck, realizing that Brad loves her.
Main protagonist, a garment worker turned aspiring actress who joins a theatrical troupe, becomes a famous silent film serial star, navigates romance with Mike Farrington, and ultimately reconciles with him despite career changes and personal risks.
A singer who is suing Wally for breach of promise and confronts him while Pete is nearby. She later uses the love potion on Wally, leading him to the altar with her. Her expensive brooch also becomes the target of Pete and Wally's scheme to raise money for Marjory's hotel bill.
An aspiring actress who navigates romantic and professional challenges while becoming entangled in a gangster murder investigation. She is kidnapped by Hair-Do, dates wealthy Alex Creek, learns that Bunny Harris was a crook, and survives a standoff until rescued by Danny.
A performer and dance partner of Donald Elwood, Kitty is the mother of Richie and the widow of Richard Everett. After Serena contests her custody of Richie, Kitty flees to New York, works at Larry Channock's club, and tries to provide a stable home. She and Don eventually reconcile and agree to marry.
Blossom is an energetic San Francisco performer whose breakthrough comes when she takes over a song during a vaudeville show. She becomes a celebrated star, later performs with Benny Fields, marries him, and struggles when he leaves their act. Though she helps him secure work, their conflict is ultimately resolved when they reconcile and sing together.
Trudy is the constable's daughter and the central figure in the crisis. After a soldiers' party, she discovers that she married an unknown soldier and became pregnant. She turns to Norval for help, secretly marries him under false names, and later gives birth to sextuplets, leading to Norval's exoneration and their marriage being recognized.
Member of the musical ensemble performing a parody of Swinging on a Star.
Polly Judson is the studio switchboard operator and Johnny Webster’s sweetheart. When Johnny arrives on shore leave, she joins Pop in sustaining his false claim that he is a Paramount executive. To help Pop deliver on his promise of a Navy variety show, she persuades Bob Hope and Bing Crosby to participate.
A daydreamer who fantasizes about a life with her sister's fiancé, Jim Lucas, while initially overlooking the honest attentions of reporter Clark Redfield. Through vivid fantasies about a tropical singer and ranch life, she ultimately wakes up to realize her true love for Clark.
Betty Hutton has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work is anchored in the That's Entertainment Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include The Greatest Show on Earth, Annie Get Your Gun, The Perils of Pauline. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
