Jessie Cassidy (played by Joan Crawford) is a protagonist in Mannequin.
The protagonist who marries Eddie Miller to escape poverty, later realizes his true nature, and leaves him. She accepts help from John Hennessey, eventually marries him, and proves her loyalty when faced with Eddie's blackmail and financial ruin. Eddie Miller (played by Alan Curtis) appears in Mannequin.
Jessie's irresponsible husband and bookmaker. He abandons her, gets arrested, and later schemes for her to marry and divorce Hennessey for money. He attempts to blackmail Jessie and falsely claims Hennessey is bankrupt. Beryl Lee (played by Mary Philips) appears in Mannequin.
Jessie's friend who warns her early on that Eddie Miller is a good-for-nothing.
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Characters
Jessie Cassidy
(played by Joan Crawford) — protagonist
The protagonist who marries Eddie Miller to escape poverty, later realizes his true nature, and leaves him. She accepts help from John Hennessey, eventually marries him, and proves her loyalty when fa...
Eddie Miller
(played by Alan Curtis) — supporting
Jessie's irresponsible husband and bookmaker. He abandons her, gets arrested, and later schemes for her to marry and divorce Hennessey for money. He attempts to blackmail Jessie and falsely claims Hen...
Beryl Lee
(played by Mary Philips) — supporting
Jessie's friend who warns her early on that Eddie Miller is a good-for-nothing.
Key Relationships
Beryl Lee → Eddie Miller
(Conflict Adversary)
Jessie Cassidy → Beryl Lee
(Social Close Friend)
Jessie Cassidy → Eddie Miller
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A woman's journey from naive ambition to self-realization and genuine love amid deception and financial crisis.
