The script held in the Crawford Collection in the AFI Research Collection contains the following character notes (excluding regular characters):
'DENIS LAWRENCE About 35, extremely presentable looking. This is a very difficult role. Actor must be brilliant. And able to drive.
'ANN LAWRENCE Perhaps a little younger than her husband. She's beautiful and not the foppish type. Also a difficult role.
'OLD ALCOHOLIC About 50. Must be a good actor. Major role.
'PAUL A man of 40 odd. Prosperous looking. Major role.
'ELDERLY COUPLE IN CAR YARD Both about 60 - 65. Difficult parts, competent actors needed. Both must drive.
'CAR YARD PROP. About 40. Car Yard Prop. type.
'BARMAN About 30.
'MECHANIC About 30.
'PLUMBER About 45.
'MAGISTRATE That type.
'COURT CLERK That type.
'MICHAEL YOUNG About 24. This is also a difficult part. Competent actor needed.
'SOLICITOR What about a young, pudgy type? This is also an important role.
'MRS. CHILDS Woman of 45-50.
'FOUR BUSINESS TYPES Age range: 35-40.
'THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN THE WORLD. Yes that's right.
'SMALL BOY Aged over seven.
'PLUS: EXTRAS FOR COURTROOM AND BAR SCENES.'
