George Smith — Twentieth Century Character Profile

About George Smith

Lily Garland's boyfriend aboard the 20th Century Limited train. He is manipulated by Oscar into breaking up with Lily to clear the path for contract negotiations.

Character Facts

Played by

Ralph Forbes

Appears in

Twentieth Century (1934)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• George Smith — Conflict Manipulator — Oscar Jaffe (John Barrymore)

  Oscar actively sabotages George's romance with Lily to eliminate a personal obstacle to his professional goals.

• George Smith — Alliance Career Path — Max Jacobs (Charles Lane)

  George supports Lily's transition to Hollywood by accompanying her to meet her new producer.

• George Smith — Conflict Indirect Rival — Oliver Webb (Walter Connolly)

  Oliver's financial mission and George's romantic presence create competing priorities during the train sequence.

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