Connie Madigan (played by Jean Phillips) is a protagonist in Dr. Broadway.
An aspiring actress who stages a fake suicide attempt on a ledge to gain publicity. Dr. Kane stops her, vouches for her, and hires her as his assistant. She later saves Dr. Kane's life by returning to the ledge and tossing a shoe to distract onlookers and law enforcement. The film concludes with her being helped back inside by Dr. Kane, who kisses her. Jack Venner (played by J. Carrol Naish) appears in Dr. Broadway.
A rival racketeer who attempts to seize Vic Telli's fortune after Vic's death. He is aided by a woman impersonating Margie Dove. His scheme is thwarted when the police arrest him following the chaos on the ledge. Vic Telli (played by Eduardo Ciannelli) appears in Dr. Broadway.
A gangster recently released from prison after being imprisoned due to Dr. Kane's testimony. He confronts Dr. Kane, expresses admiration for his honesty, and reveals he is dying. Before his death, he tasks Dr. Kane with finding his long-lost daughter, Margie Dove, to inherit his wealth. He subsequently dies under suspicious circumstances. Margie Dove (played by Joan Woodbury) appears in Dr. Broadway.
The long-missing daughter of gangster Vic Telli. Her whereabouts are sought by Dr. Kane to fulfill Vic's dying wish to bequeath his fortune to her. Her identity is exploited by an impostor assisting Jack Venner.
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Characters
Connie Madigan
(played by Jean Phillips) — protagonist
An aspiring actress who stages a fake suicide attempt on a ledge to gain publicity. Dr. Kane stops her, vouches for her, and hires her as his assistant. She later saves Dr. Kane's life by returning to...
Jack Venner
(played by J. Carrol Naish) — supporting
A rival racketeer who attempts to seize Vic Telli's fortune after Vic's death. He is aided by a woman impersonating Margie Dove. His scheme is thwarted when the police arrest him following the chaos o...
Vic Telli
(played by Eduardo Ciannelli) — supporting
A gangster recently released from prison after being imprisoned due to Dr. Kane's testimony. He confronts Dr. Kane, expresses admiration for his honesty, and reveals he is dying. Before his death, he...
Margie Dove
(played by Joan Woodbury) — supporting
The long-missing daughter of gangster Vic Telli. Her whereabouts are sought by Dr. Kane to fulfill Vic's dying wish to bequeath his fortune to her. Her identity is exploited by an impostor assisting J...
Key Relationships
Vic Telli → Connie Madigan
(Social Acquaintance)
Connie Madigan → Margie Dove
(Narrative Imposter Subject)
Connie Madigan → Jack Venner
(Conflict Antagonist)
Jack Venner → Margie Dove
(Alliance Imposter User)
Jack Venner → Vic Telli
(Conflict Rival Gangster)
Vic Telli → Margie Dove
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A medical professional navigates criminal intrigue and deception to protect his life and secure a gangster's inheritance for his missing daughter.
Plot Progression
The Ledge Deception
The Dying Gangster
The Imposter Gambit
The Ledge Resolution
Directed by Anthony Mann
Dr. Broadway (1942) · 6/10 · crime, drama, mystery, romance
