William J. Harding — Woman of the Year Character Profile

About William J. Harding

Tess's influential senator father. He helps organize Tess's rushed wedding to Sam to accommodate their busy schedules. Later, he marries Tess's aunt in a reverent ceremony that deeply moves Tess and inspires her to reevaluate her own marriage.

Character Facts

Played by

Minor Watson

Appears in

Woman of the Year (1942)

Role

Supporting

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