Alice Kendall (played by June Collyer) is a protagonist in Extravagance.
The central protagonist and darling of her wealthy social circle. She marries businessman Fred Garlan but struggles with his long working hours and financial constraints. Her extravagant spending and demand for a sable coat strain their marriage, ultimately leading to her involvement with playboy Harrison Morrell and the breakdown of their union after he provides the coat through a fraudulent stock deal. Fred Garlan (played by Lloyd Hughes) is a protagonist in Extravagance.
A hardworking businessman and Alice Kendall’s husband. His long hours and limited income create tension in the marriage as Alice demands luxury goods beyond their means. He firmly refuses to purchase an expensive sable coat for her, which exacerbates their financial and emotional strain. Harrison Morrell (played by Jameson Thomas) appears in Extravagance.
A well-known playboy who becomes involved with Alice during her marital struggles. He facilitates her acquisition of a sable coat through a fraudulent stock deal, pushing Alice and Fred’s marriage to a breaking point. Mrs. Kendall (played by Nella Walker) appears in Extravagance.
Alice’s devoted mother who sacrifices her own financial stability to fund her daughter’s lavish lifestyle and social expectations. She depletes her remaining savings to pay for Alice’s wedding trousseau, directly setting the stage for the couple's subsequent financial difficulties. Sally (played by Gwen Lee) appears in Extravagance.
Helen (played by Addie McPhail) appears in Extravagance.
Mary the Maid (played by Joan Standing) appears in Extravagance.
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Characters
Alice Kendall
(played by June Collyer) — protagonist
The central protagonist and darling of her wealthy social circle. She marries businessman Fred Garlan but struggles with his long working hours and financial constraints. Her extravagant spending and...
Fred Garlan
(played by Lloyd Hughes) — protagonist
A hardworking businessman and Alice Kendall’s husband. His long hours and limited income create tension in the marriage as Alice demands luxury goods beyond their means. He firmly refuses to purchase...
Harrison Morrell
(played by Jameson Thomas) — supporting
A well-known playboy who becomes involved with Alice during her marital struggles. He facilitates her acquisition of a sable coat through a fraudulent stock deal, pushing Alice and Fred’s marriage to...
Mrs. Kendall
(played by Nella Walker) — supporting
Alice’s devoted mother who sacrifices her own financial stability to fund her daughter’s lavish lifestyle and social expectations. She depletes her remaining savings to pay for Alice’s wedding trousse...
Sally
(played by Gwen Lee) — supporting
Helen
(played by Addie McPhail) — supporting
Mary the Maid
(played by Joan Standing) — supporting
Key Relationships
Fred Garlan → Harrison Morrell
(Conflict Rival)
Alice Kendall → Mary the Maid
(Professional Employer)
Alice Kendall → Helen
(Social Friend)
Alice Kendall → Sally
(Social Friend)
Alice Kendall → Harrison Morrell
(Conflict Tempter)
Alice Kendall → Fred Garlan
(Romantic Spouse)
Alice Kendall → Mrs. Kendall
(Family Mother)
Story Analysis
The dangers of materialism and living beyond one's means
