Mrs. Harper is Joan Harper's mother. She disapproves of Joan dating Bob Bailey and wants her daughter to go out only with men of Joan's social class. The family's circumstances worsen after Mr. Harper is implicated in a trust failure and dies, and Joan considers a wealthy suitor to help secure the family's future.
Myrtle is Dinwiddy's secretary and the woman whose heart he hopes to win by arranging a romantic match for Caroline Wilson and Terry Keith. When Dinwiddy is in trouble and she receives a call, the plot summary says she is no help. Her relationship with Dinwiddy motivates his matchmaking scheme.
Aunt Louise is Sheila Winthrop's aunt and a participant in the family scenes surrounding Sheila's relationships. She is present when Captain Tom Barton visits Sheila's apartment and threatens Robert Curtis as part of a prank, and she later accompanies Sheila to the camp to visit Tom and his mother.
Parental figure, provides context for Daphne's background
The wife of Mr. Holton. She accompanies her husband and daughter Joan to the island. The plot summary provides no further details regarding her specific actions or role in the events.
A passenger traveling with Peter Angel and Tina on a hotel bus and train. She is involved in the opening argument regarding card cheating that results in them being thrown out of the hotel.
A supporting character involved in the ensemble comedy surrounding the Jones family.
Mrs. Elizabeth Arland is one of Dan's parents. She and Dan's father hope that Dan will reconcile with Annabelle, who is staying at their home while Dan is on leave. The plot establishes her family connection and her support for a reconciliation, but gives no further detail about her actions.
Effie is the wealthy Mrs. Floto whom Pete escorts to Hawaii with her three nieces. Both Walter Spencer and his business partner, Lawton, vie for her attentions while they are involved in a dispute over their pineapple business. Unable to choose between the two growers, she surprises them by deciding to marry Clipper.
Mrs. Rutherford is one of the people Mary meets aboard the liner. The synopsis identifies the Rutherfords as having just stolen money with Smacksey as their accomplice, connecting her to the theft that involves Mary when Smacksey hides the money in Mary's trunk. No further actions or personal details about her are given.
Mrs. Grace Thorne is presented as the wife of Major Thorne and one of the owners of the house Bruce enters. She and her husband initially react with annoyance and then amusement to Bruce's claim that he saw a body. Bruce and Rose later overhear her with the others discussing the need for more time to fix things up; Steele says the Thornes are imposters in a gang.
The Winfield matriarch who takes a liking to Ellen and insists on keeping her employed as her personal maid despite the family's initial objections.
Marjorie Gateson has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Andy Hardy Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The King's Vacation, Meet the Stewarts, Dudes Are Pretty People. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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