Casting
Character Breakdown
The owner of the Horace J. Fletcher American Cheese Company, who is excited by the new imported cheese tariff in hopes it will boost his American company. He begins a war with Switzerland; a country protesting the new tariff.
A reporter for The Gazette, he ends up falling in love with Joan. Refuses to support the war due to the his dislike for cheese and the lies he knows about the company.
A society woman and mother to Anne. She shows interest when Mr. Fletcher when she goes to his factory. She does not approve of the age difference of her daughters relationship with Timothy, and forbids them to see each other.
The daughter of Mrs. Draper, and girlfriend to Timothy. She longs to be married before he ships off to war but her mother is strongly against the relationship.
The foreman of the Horace J. Fletcher American Cheese Factory. He is dating Anne and is appointed Captain for the war.
A confidential adviser to the President of the United States who works with Horace to initiate the war with Switzerland. He also finds himself falling for Mrs. Drape who he thinks is rich.
The manager of the Horace J. Fletcher American Cheese Factory. He demands Horace encourage his daughter Joan to marry him or else he will reveal incriminating details. A member of the Swiss Secret Service.
A mysterious figure who dresses in workman's clothes. He often gets in the middle of situations and turns people against each other. He is appointed to General of the war in hopes that he can lead the team to victory. Member of the American Secret Service.