# June Moon — Character guide

> Key figures in June Moon by Ring Lardner.

- [Fred Stevens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/fred_stevens.md): A young songwriter navigating love and ambition in the music business.
- [Maxie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/maxie.md): A cynical, wisecracking pianist and Fred's friend and collaborator.
- [Edna Baker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/edna_baker.md): A young woman from Fred's hometown, engaged to another man.
- [Paul Sears](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/paul_sears.md): A wealthy, older man who befriends Fred and becomes a rival for Edna.
- [Lucille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/lucille.md): A glamorous, ambitious woman who becomes involved with both Paul and Fred.
- [Eileen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/eileen.md): A young woman who is infatuated with Fred and later becomes his wife.
- [Mr. Stevens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/mr_stevens.md): Fred's father, a businessman who disapproves of his son's career.
- [Goldie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/goldie.md): A brash, loud-mouthed theatrical producer and friend of Maxie's.
- [Benny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/benny.md): A friend of Fred's from the army, now working as a song plugger.
- [Hart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/hart.md): A successful Broadway lyricist who offers Fred advice.
- [Fagan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/fagan.md): A theatrical agent who represents Lucille.
- [Miss Fletcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/miss_fletcher.md): Fred's secretary at his father's office.
- [Mr. Goebel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/mr_goebel.md): An older man who appears in a scene with Paul and Fred.
- [Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/doctor.md): A doctor who attends to a character in distress.
- [Myra Vale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/myra_vale.md): A singer who performs one of Fred's songs.
- [Window Cleaner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/window_cleaner.md): A window cleaner who has a brief comic exchange.
- [Texas Guinan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/texas_guinan.md): A famous nightclub hostess, mentioned and appears briefly.
- [June Moon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/june_moon.md): The title character, a song, and a recurring motif.
- [Mr. Sears](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/mr_sears.md): Paul Sears' father, mentioned but not seen.
- [Irving Berlin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/irving_berlin.md): Famous composer, mentioned as an influence.
- [Mr. Wayburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/mr_wayburn.md): A theatrical director mentioned in passing.
- [George Gershwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/june_moon_se/characters/george_gershwin.md): Famous composer, mentioned as an acquaintance of Maxie's.

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