Each book has characters. Some of them are basic, while some are not

Each book has characters. Some of them are basic, while some are not. When we start reading a book called "Theater", Julia sits around the pictures and remines about her past as well as Jimmie Langton in her memories at the same moment as she remembers the Times of her husband Michael, a young actor.
The Jimmie Langton character is described as cheerful, ambitious, but very fair and honest. He was a very experienced man. Jimmie attracted considerable attention due to his management of the theatre. His emotional and intelligent character made the actors work hard to achieve success. In other words, he was a master of this profession. And he opened the doors of opportunity for his actors and actresses. And of course his performances were the focus.
Jimmie Langton is a 45-year-old fat, bald-headed red-faced man. Although he was a bad actor, he devoted himself entirely to roles and was not ashamed of his feelings. He had excellent hearing and did not allow his actors to play fake roles. He was hardworking. But he was very cruel to his actors. He insulted the actors and paid a low monthly fee. but it was his method.
Langton also played an important role in Julia Lambert's life. He was able to see Julia's ability and help her develop it. Throughout his life, he could play uninteresting roles in small theater. But Langton changed that.
Once a very young actress Julia went around the regions playing a 40-year-old woman in a melodrama. After this role, jimmie goes out to Ashina to meet julia and compliments her. Invites to lunch the next day. Julia agrees. After that, they worked together.
Jimmie Langton turns Julia into a real actress and a real star. She meets Michael while playing in Jimmie's troupe, and it is there that their love story begins.
Jimmie’s love for the theater and strong energy made a miracle. Theatre in a small town has become very successful and popular. Jimmy learned how to make actors open their talent to the maximum. Even from a bad actor like Michael Gosselyn , Langton got a little talent and used Michael's good looks.
My opinion is that Jimmy Langton was more important to Julia than Michael. And if she hadn't met Jimmy Langton, she might not have been the best actress in England