Character guide

Ellery Queen

major

Also known as Ellery, Mr. Ellery Queen, Queen

Amateur detective and son of Inspector Queen, central to solving the murder.

Richard Queen

major

Also known as Inspector Queen, Old Queen, Mr. Richard Queen, Inspector Richard Queen

Inspector and father of Ellery, leads the official investigation.

Monte Field

major

Also known as Field, Mr. Field, Q. Monte Field

Murder victim found dead in a theatre seat during a play.

Benjamin Morgan

supporting

Also known as Morgan, Mr. Morgan, Ben Morgan

Wealthy businessman and friend of Monte Field, involved in the case.

Stephen Barry

supporting

Also known as Barry, Mr. Stephen Barry, Steve

Actor and associate of Monte Field, questioned in the investigation.

Thomas Velie

supporting

Also known as Sergeant Velie, Sergeant, Velie

Police sergeant assisting Inspector Queen in the case.

Henry Sampson

supporting

Also known as District Attorney Sampson, Sampson, Mr. Sampson

District Attorney involved in the legal aspects of the murder investigation.

Frances Ives-Pope

supporting

Also known as Miss Ives-Pope, Frances, Ives-Pope

Socialite and daughter of Franklin Ives-Pope, connected to the case.

Timothy Cronin

supporting

Also known as Cronin, Tim Cronin

Doorman at the Roman Theatre, provides key testimony.

Louis Panzer

supporting

Also known as Panzer, Manager Panzer, Mr. Panzer

Manager of the Roman Theatre, assists with the investigation.

Angela Russo

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Angela Russo, Mrs. Russo, Angela

Woman who discovers the body and is a key witness.

Mr. Michaels

supporting

Also known as the Mysterious Mr. Michaels, Michaels

Mysterious figure who appears during the investigation.

Parson Johnny

supporting

Also known as Cazzanelli, Johnny, the Parson

Gangster and underworld figure connected to the case.

Djuna

supporting

Also known as Queen Djuna

Ellery Queen's loyal and resourceful servant.

Hagstrom

minor

Also known as Detective Hagstrom

Detective assisting in the investigation.

Doyle

minor

Also known as Officer Doyle

Police officer on duty at the theatre.

William Pusak

minor

Also known as Pusak, Mr. Pusak

Usher at the Roman Theatre, provides information.

Madge O'Connell

minor

Also known as O'Connell, Madge

Actress and acquaintance of Monte Field.

Oscar Lewin

minor

Also known as Lewin

Lawyer involved in Monte Field's affairs.

Jess Lynch

minor

Also known as Jessie Lynch, Lynch

Woman with a past connection to Monte Field.

Stanford Ives-Pope

minor

Also known as Mr. Ives-Pope, Stanford

Brother of Frances Ives-Pope, a socialite.

Charles Michaels

minor

Also known as Charley Michaels, Chas

Relative of the mysterious Mr. Michaels.

Harry Neilson

minor

Also known as Neilson, Henry

Stagehand at the Roman Theatre.

Dr. Samuel Prouty

minor

Also known as Prouty, Dr. Prouty

Medical examiner who examines the body.

Ritter

minor

Also known as Detective Ritter

Detective working on the case.

Franklin Ives-Pope

minor

Also known as Mr. Ives-Pope, Franklin

Father of Frances and Stanford Ives-Pope.

Eve Ellis

minor

Also known as Miss Eve Ellis

Actress and friend of Stephen Barry.

Mrs. Phillips

minor

Woman who provides lodging to a suspect.

Cohen

minor

Also known as Mr. Cohen

Hat shop owner who provides information about hats.

Hilda Orange

minor

Also known as Miss Hilda Orange

Usherette at the Roman Theatre.

Elinor Libby

minor

Also known as Miss Elinor Libby, Elinor

Secretary to Benjamin Morgan.

James Peale

minor

Also known as Jimmy, Peale

Actor and friend of Stephen Barry.

Dr. Vincent Cornish

minor

Also known as Dr. Cornish, Cornish

Doctor who provides medical testimony.

Dr. Stuttgard

minor

Doctor mentioned in connection with the case.

Dr. Thaddeus Jones

minor

Also known as Dr. Jones, Professor Jones

Doctor who provides a medical opinion.

Edmund Crewe

minor

Also known as Eddie Crewe

Young man connected to the theatre crowd.

Johnny Chase

minor

Young man mentioned in the investigation.

Jean

minor

Also known as young Jean C

Young woman connected to the case.