John H. Eaton — The Gorgeous Hussy Character Profile

About John H. Eaton

Secretary of War who has loved Peggy for years. Marries her to gain social respectability and accompany her on a visit to John Randolph. Eventually appointed as special envoy to Spain by President Jackson to find contentment with Peggy.

Character Facts

Played by

Franchot Tone

Appears in

The Gorgeous Hussy (1936)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Gorgeous Hussy

• Margaret "Peggy" O'Neal (Joan Crawford)
• 'Bow' Timberlake (Robert Taylor)
• Andrew Jackson (Lionel Barrymore)
• Roderick "Rowdy" Dow (James Stewart)
• John Randolph (Melvyn Douglas)
• Leroy Sunderland (Louis Calhern)
• Cuthbert (Melville Cooper)
• Mrs. Beall (Alison Skipworth)
• Rachel Jackson (Beulah Bondi)
• Daniel Webster (Sidney Toler)
• Mrs. Bellamy (Rubye De Remer)
• President's Secretary (uncredited) (Harry C. Bradley)