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Book cover of Three Men on a Horse
Three Men on a HorseGeorge Abbott, John Cecil Holm

Characters in Three Men on a Horse

5 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Erwin Trowbridge

    A greeting card slogan writer who discovers an uncanny ability to pick winning horses, leading him into an unexpected adventure with professional gamblers.

Supporting characters

  • Erwin's wife

    Erwin's loving wife, who becomes worried about his disappearance and is ultimately happy for his return to his true passion.

  • Erwin's brother-in-law

    A family member who contributes to Erwin's initial frustration with suburban life and later becomes worried about him.

  • Erwin's boss

    The owner of the greeting card company who pays small wages and later becomes concerned about Erwin's absence.

  • Two men and a girl

    A group of professional horse bettors who discover Erwin's talent and try to exploit it for their own gain.