Samuel Fulton / John Smith — Has Anybody Seen My Gal? Character Profile

About Samuel Fulton / John Smith

Wealthy millionaire who leaves his fortune to the Blaisdell family. Visits them incognito as John Smith to oversee the inheritance. Acts as a protective mentor, secretly intervening to protect the family from financial ruin and romantic entanglements. Wins an art prize via Roberta before departing gracefully.

Samuel Fulton / John Smith — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Charles Coburn

Appears in

Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (1952)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Samuel Fulton / John Smith — Professional Lawyer — Edward Norton (Frank Ferguson)

  Samuel's legal advisor and confidant who manages his estate.

• Samuel Fulton / John Smith — Romantic Past Love — Millicent Blaisdell (Piper Laurie)

  Samuel's unrequited love from his youth drives the inheritance plot.

• Samuel Fulton / John Smith — Alliance Bail Provider — Dan Stebbins (Rock Hudson)

  Dan repeatedly rescues Samuel from legal trouble despite his own struggles.

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• Millicent Blaisdell (Piper Laurie)
• Dan Stebbins (Rock Hudson)
• Charles Blaisdell (Larry Gates)
• Roberta Blaisdell (Gigi Perreau)
• Harriet Blaisdell (Lynn Bari)
• Clarissa Pennock (Gloria Holden)
• Howard Blaisdell (William Reynolds)
• Judge Wilkins (Paul Harvey)
• Lester Pennock (Paul McVey)
• Carl Pennock (Skip Homeier)
• Chauffeur (uncredited) (James Anderson)
• Party Guest (uncredited) (Forbes Murray)