Jerry Travers (played by Fred Astaire) is a protagonist in Top Hat.
American dancer who travels to London for a show, falls in love with Dale Tremont, and pursues her across London and Venice. Mistaken for his producer's married friend, he eventually clears up the confusion and reconciles with Dale. Dale Tremont (played by Ginger Rogers) is a protagonist in Top Hat.
Woman who lives in a hotel below Jerry, initially complains about his dancing but becomes the object of his romantic pursuit. Mistaken for Horace's wife, she rejects Jerry's proposal but later reconciles with him after the misunderstanding is resolved. Horace Hardwick (played by Edward Everett Horton) appears in Top Hat.
Bumbling producer who brings Jerry to London for a show. He is married to Madge and sends his valet to monitor Dale, inadvertently causing the mistaken identity plot. Alberto Beddini (played by Erik Rhodes) appears in Top Hat.
Flamboyant Italian fashion designer in Venice who creates gowns for Dale. He becomes Dale's intended husband after she mistakenly believes Jerry is Horace and rejects his proposal. Bates (played by Eric Blore) appears in Top Hat.
Horace's meddling valet sent to monitor Dale. He disguises himself as a priest to officiate the wedding ceremony between Dale and Jerry, driving the mistaken identity plot forward.
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Characters
Jerry Travers
(played by Fred Astaire) — protagonist
American dancer who travels to London for a show, falls in love with Dale Tremont, and pursues her across London and Venice. Mistaken for his producer's married friend, he eventually clears up the con...
Dale Tremont
(played by Ginger Rogers) — protagonist
Woman who lives in a hotel below Jerry, initially complains about his dancing but becomes the object of his romantic pursuit. Mistaken for Horace's wife, she rejects Jerry's proposal but later reconci...
Horace Hardwick
(played by Edward Everett Horton) — supporting
Bumbling producer who brings Jerry to London for a show. He is married to Madge and sends his valet to monitor Dale, inadvertently causing the mistaken identity plot.
Alberto Beddini
(played by Erik Rhodes) — supporting
Flamboyant Italian fashion designer in Venice who creates gowns for Dale. He becomes Dale's intended husband after she mistakenly believes Jerry is Horace and rejects his proposal.
Bates
(played by Eric Blore) — supporting
Horace's meddling valet sent to monitor Dale. He disguises himself as a priest to officiate the wedding ceremony between Dale and Jerry, driving the mistaken identity plot forward.
Key Relationships
Alberto Beddini → Bates
(Alliance Wedding Officiant)
Horace Hardwick → Bates
(Professional Employer And Valet)
Horace Hardwick → Alberto Beddini
(Conflict Unintended Rival)
Dale Tremont → Bates
(Social Subject Of Surveillance)
