Character Relationship Map: The Ghost Breakers

Characters

• Larry Lawrence (played by Bob Hope) — protagonist

  A radio broadcaster who exposes a crime boss and accidentally fires his gun, leading him to hide in Mary Carter's trunk. He travels to her inherited Cuban estate, flirts with Mary, investigates supern...

• Mary Carter (played by Paulette Goddard) — protagonist

  An heiress who receives a deed to a Cuban plantation and mansion from a solicitor. She travels to the estate, reunites with Larry, explores the mysterious mansion, discovers a portrait resembling her,...

• Geoff Montgomery (played by Richard Carlson) — supporting

  A young intellectual and acquaintance of Mary. During the voyage to Cuba, he entertains Larry and Mary with stories about Caribbean superstitions, specifically focusing on voodoo, ghosts, and zombies,...

• Parada (played by Paul Lukas) — supporting

  A sinister Cuban solicitor who delivers Mary's inheritance deed in Manhattan. He later arrives at the Cuban estate, is fatally stabbed and placed in a coffin, and before dying, reveals the location of...

• Frenchy Duval (played by Paul Fix) — supporting
• Alex (played by Willie Best) — supporting

  Larry's loyal valet who assists him at the dock, locates him in the luggage, and boards the ship to rescue him. He accompanies the couple to Cuba and later traps the seemingly catatonic zombie in a cl...

Key Relationships

• Parada → Larry Lawrence (Narrative Informant)
• Alex → Mary Carter (Alliance Teammate)
• Larry Lawrence → Geoff Montgomery (Social Acquaintance)
• Mary Carter → Geoff Montgomery (Social Acquaintance)
• Larry Lawrence → Frenchy Duval (Conflict Rivals)
• Mary Carter → Parada (Professional Client And Solicitor)
• Larry Lawrence → Alex (Professional Employer And Valet)
• Larry Lawrence → Mary Carter (Romantic Lovers)

Story Analysis

A radio broadcaster and an heiress navigate supernatural mysteries and criminal conspiracies to claim a Cuban inheritance.

Plot Progression

1. Manhattan Storm and Sinister Deed
2. Voyage to the Unknown
3. Haunting of the Cuban Estate
4. Treasure Trap and Final Escape