After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.

John McEneryas John Harmon / 'John Rokesmith'
Lesley Dunlopas Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hexam
Jane Seymouras 'Bella' Wilfer
Leo McKernas Nicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin
Nicholas Jonesas Eugene Wrayburn
Andrew Rayas Mortimer Lightwood
Polly Jamesas Fanny Cleaver / 'Jenny Wren'
Warren Clarkeas Bradley Headstone
Alfie Bassas Silas Wegg
Kathleen Harrisonas Henrietta Boffin
Donald Churchill
Julia Jones
Carl Davis