Character guide

Jimmy Crocker

major

Also known as James Crocker, James B. Crocker, Mr. James, Mr. Crocker, Jim, Cyclone Jim, Piccadilly Jim

A young man from a theatrical family who poses as his own uncle to win the girl he loves.

Ann Chester

major

Also known as Ann, Mary, Miss Ann, Miss Chester

The spirited young woman Jimmy Crocker falls for, traveling with her aunt.

Lord Wisbeach

supporting

Also known as James, XIV Lord Wisbeach Jimmy

An English nobleman who becomes entangled in Jimmy's schemes.

Mrs. Pett

major

Also known as Nesta Ford Pett, Nesta, Nesta Pett, Aunt Nesta, Mrs. Nesta Ford Pett

Jimmy's aunt, a wealthy and domineering woman who wants to control everyone's life.

Mr. Peter Pett

supporting

Also known as Mr. Pett, Peter, Uncle Peter, old Pete, American Mr. Pett

Jimmy's mild-mannered uncle, a wealthy businessman often bullied by his wife.

Ogden Ford

supporting

Also known as Ogden, little Ogden Ford, young Ogden Ford

Ann's spoiled young brother, a handful for everyone around him.

Jerry Mitchell

supporting

Also known as Jerry, Mitchell

A friendly boxer who becomes Jimmy's ally and friend.

Mrs. Bingley Crocker

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Crocker, Bingley Crocker, Bingley

Jimmy's mother, a former actress with a strong personality.

Bayliss

minor

Also known as Mr. Bayliss, old Bayliss, Algernon Bayliss, Eloquent Algernon

The Pett family's long-suffering butler.

Miss Trimble

supporting

A detective hired by Mrs. Pett to investigate Jimmy.

Willie Partridge

supporting

Also known as Willie, Bill, Partridge

A young inventor working on a powerful explosive formula.

Skinner

minor

Lord Wisbeach's valet, involved in the plot.

Lord Percy Whipple

minor

Also known as Lord Percy, Battling Percy, Percy, Perce

A young English lord and friend of Jimmy's.

Eugenia

minor

A maid in the Pett household.

Celestine

minor

A French maid who provides key information.

Hammond Chester

minor

Also known as Mr. Chester, Mr. Hammond Chester, the youthful Hammond Chester

Ann's father, who disapproves of Jimmy.

Bingley Crocker

minor

Also known as Mr. Bingley Crocker, Mr. Crocker

Jimmy's father, a former actor now living in America.

Aida

minor

A maid in the Pett household.

Buck Maginnis

minor

Also known as Buck

A tough character from Jimmy's past in New York.

Reggie Bartling

minor

Also known as Reginald Bartling, Bartling, Reggie

A friend of Jimmy's from London.

Dwight Partridge

minor

Also known as Dwight

Willie Partridge's father, a scientist.

Biggs

minor

A servant in the Pett household.

Lady Corstorphine

minor

Also known as dear Lady Corstorphine

A friend of Mrs. Pett's from England.

Chicago Ed

minor

Also known as Ed

A gangster who comes to New York looking for Jimmy.

Smithers

minor

Also known as Bud Smithers, Bud

A friend of Buck Maginnis.

Kid Burke

minor

Also known as Burke

A boxer and associate of Jerry Mitchell.

Marsden Tuke

minor

Also known as Tuke, Marsden

A friend of Jimmy's from the theatrical world.

Smethurst

minor

Also known as Mr. Smethurst

A lawyer involved in the family affairs.

Hayward

minor

A servant in the Pett household.

Bill Blake

minor

Also known as young Bill Blake of the Sun

A newspaper reporter covering the story.

Oggie

minor

Also known as Oggie darling, Poor Oggie, darling Oggie

A friend of Ann's from England.

Maggie O'Toole

minor

Also known as Maggie

A maid in the Pett household.

Spike Dillon

minor

Also known as Spike

A friend of Jerry Mitchell's.

Lizzie Murphy

minor

Also known as Lizzie

A maid in the Pett household.

Anderson

minor

A detective working with Miss Trimble.

Clarence Renshaw

minor

Also known as Clarence

A friend of the Pett family.

Howard Bemis

minor

A young man who works for Mr. Pett.

Mrs. van Brunt

minor

A neighbor of the Petts.