Tom Holliday — The Amazing Mrs. Holliday Character Profile

About Tom Holliday

The Commodore's skeptical grandson who initially questions Ruth's story but becomes smitten with her. He cares for the orphans, tries to prevent Ruth from leaving, and ultimately confesses his love for her. He marries Ruth after the Commodore publicly reveals the truth.

Character Facts

Played by

Edmond O'Brien

Appears in

The Amazing Mrs. Holliday (1943)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Tom Holliday — Romantic Lovers — Ruth Kirke Holliday (Deanna Durbin)

  Mutual romantic attraction that develops throughout the film.

• Tom Holliday — Family Grandfather — Commodore Thomas Spencer Holliday (Harry Davenport)

  Direct familial lineage and inheritance connection.

• Tom Holliday — Conflict Deceiver — Timothy Blake (Barry Fitzgerald)

  Strategic deception intended to manipulate Tom's emotions.

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More characters from The Amazing Mrs. Holliday

• Ruth Kirke Holliday (Deanna Durbin)
• Timothy Blake (Barry Fitzgerald)
• Henderson (Arthur Treacher)
• Commodore Thomas Spencer Holliday (Harry Davenport)
• Edgar Holliday (Grant Mitchell)
• Karen Holliday (Frieda Inescort)
• Reporter (Bess Flowers)