Izzy Einstein (played by Jackie Gleason) is a protagonist in Izzy & Moe.
Former vaudeville entertainer who joins the Prohibition Bureau to support his large family and prove his worth. Partners with Moe Smith to conduct undercover raids using disguises and showbiz skills. Delivers patriotic speeches, survives an ambush, and ultimately defeats Dutchman by shooting him with a rifle during a standoff. Moe Smith (played by Art Carney) is a protagonist in Izzy & Moe.
Izzy's former vaudeville partner who joins the bureau for financial stability. Experiences romantic feelings for entertainer Dallas Carter. Gets wounded during a trap but overcomes his desire to quit after a fellow agent dies. Confronts Dutchman at the climax and delivers his own patriotic speech. Dallas Carter (played by Cynthia Harris) appears in Izzy & Moe.
An entertainer working at Dutchman's speakeasy who catches Moe's eye. Assists Izzy and Moe in stealing a major bourbon shipment. Later taken hostage by Dutchman during a standoff, leading to her rescue at the gangster's estate. Dutch (played by Jesse Doran) appears in Izzy & Moe.
Powerful Prohibition-era gangster operating under the alias The Dutchman. Expands his empire by eliminating rivals and converting bars into front operations. Orchestrates traps for the agents, takes hostages, and is ultimately defeated in a shootout at his estate.
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Characters
Izzy Einstein
(played by Jackie Gleason) — protagonist
Former vaudeville entertainer who joins the Prohibition Bureau to support his large family and prove his worth. Partners with Moe Smith to conduct undercover raids using disguises and showbiz skills....
Moe Smith
(played by Art Carney) — protagonist
Izzy's former vaudeville partner who joins the bureau for financial stability. Experiences romantic feelings for entertainer Dallas Carter. Gets wounded during a trap but overcomes his desire to quit...
Dallas Carter
(played by Cynthia Harris) — supporting
An entertainer working at Dutchman's speakeasy who catches Moe's eye. Assists Izzy and Moe in stealing a major bourbon shipment. Later taken hostage by Dutchman during a standoff, leading to her rescu...
Dutch
(played by Jesse Doran) — supporting
Powerful Prohibition-era gangster operating under the alias The Dutchman. Expands his empire by eliminating rivals and converting bars into front operations. Orchestrates traps for the agents, takes h...
Key Relationships
Izzy Einstein → Dallas Carter
(Alliance Trusting Accomplice)
Dallas Carter → Dutch
(Power Hostage & Captor)
Moe Smith → Dutch
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Izzy Einstein → Dutch
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Moe Smith → Dallas Carter
(Romantic Interest)
Izzy Einstein → Moe Smith
(Social Vaudeville Partners)
Story Analysis
Two aging vaudeville performers navigate Prohibition-era law enforcement, romance, and corruption to achieve justice and personal redemption.
