Manhattan Transfer · Character
Harry Goldweiser
A wealthy Jewish businessman and patron of the arts.
minor
Also known as Goldweiser, Harry Goldweiser, Harry
First appearance: section i
Harry Goldweiser's tie to Ellen Thatcher is one of the pressures that moves Manhattan Transfer—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Persistently courts Ellen in Central Park, using his wealth and past struggles to win her affection.
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With Ellen Thatcher (professional): A theatrical producer who helps Ellen's career, but their relationship is transactional and exploitative. With Ellen Thatcher (professional): A theatrical producer who helps Ellen's…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Elite social climbers
- Background figures and minor characters
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- Ellen Thatcher
professional · negative
A theatrical producer who helps Ellen's career, but their relationship is transactional… How this plays out →
- Ellen Thatcher
professional · negative
A theatrical producer who helps Ellen's career, but their relationship is transactional… How this plays out →
- Ellen Thatcher
professional · negative
A theatrical producer who helps Ellen's career, but their relationship is transactional… How this plays out →
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See Harry Goldweiser in section iIn the story
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See Harry Goldweiser in section i