AustLit

'Ryan is engaged to protect a wealthy industrialist who is living in constant fear of attacks on his life'.

Source: Synopsis held in the Crawford Collection in the AFI Research Collection (RMIT).

The script held in the Crawford Collection in the AFI Research Collection contains the following character notes (excluding regular characters):

'BRADLEY: About 35. A man whose mind is dedicated exclusively to the acquisition of wealth through an ever-increasing ownership of diverse business enterprises. It has got to the point where he regards surplus money simply as a commodity to be re-invested in further expansion. His work is his one hobby, and he indulges himself for seven long days a week. He derives little pleasure from association with human beings, and long ago decided that he can achieve his ends without worrying about other people's feelings.

'ALAN ROBERTS: Early thirties. Bradley's secretary. Very capable, and gives the impression that he is an admiring, sycophantic employee; but in fact is deeply resentful of Bradley's attitude towards him. Drives car.

'VERNON SMITH: Early forties. A tall, powerful man who has always dreamed of holding a position of authority and prestige. Has been hindered by a lack of real ability. Believes he can achieve his ambitions if he makes a spectacular success in his job as Bradley's bodyguard. (Drives car, runs, fights.)

'GARDINER: A rugged looking youth, but not morally tough enough to put up any resistance to Smith. (One scene.)

'THOMPSON: About 28. Appears to be a sinister character, but is actually an amiable drop out. Drives.

'HARRINGTON: A middle aged business man - a rather pathetic contrast to Bradley ... lacking his ruthless drive and astuteness.

'TOM SINCLAIR: A conventional private detective. (Drives car.)

'PAMELA VAUGHAN: Attractive call girl. Bright personality.

'MRS. GREEN: An efficient looking housekeeper. Business-like manner. (One scene.)

'GREEN: Mrs. Green's husband. A gardener. (One scene - little dialogue.) Drives car.

'WORKMAN: Extra.'