Tim O'Hara (played by Paul Kelly) appears in Side Streets.
A young sailor hired by Bertha. Initially promiscuous, he becomes a devoted husband and father upon learning his girlfriend is pregnant. After the baby's tragic death, he has an affair with Bertha's niece Ilka but ultimately realizes his love for Bertha and chooses to return to his wife. Ilka (played by Dorothy Tree) appears in Side Streets.
Bertha's niece. She comes to help at the fur shop and strikes up an affair with Tim while he is still married to Marguerite. They plan to run away together, but their scheme is interrupted when Tim reconciles with Bertha.
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Characters
Tim O'Hara
(played by Paul Kelly) — supporting
A young sailor hired by Bertha. Initially promiscuous, he becomes a devoted husband and father upon learning his girlfriend is pregnant. After the baby's tragic death, he has an affair with Bertha's n...
Ilka
(played by Dorothy Tree) — supporting
Bertha's niece. She comes to help at the fur shop and strikes up an affair with Tim while he is still married to Marguerite. They plan to run away together, but their scheme is interrupted when Tim re...
Key Relationships
Tim O'Hara → Ilka
(Professional Colleague)
Story Analysis
A sailor's journey from reckless wandering to familial devotion, complicated by workplace romance and ultimate self-realization.
