The governor of an unnamed western state who appoints Jefferson Smith to the vacant U.S. Senate seat. He chooses Smith over other candidates because he expects the Boy Rangers leader's political naivety to make him easily manipulable.
Peabody is the family lawyer who accompanies Lawrence to New York to prevent Brad from being seduced by a gold digger. Trixie sees him as a rich and exploitable target, deliberately pursues him, and ultimately marries him, linking his legal mission to the actresses' romantic successes.
Judge who presides over Bob's case in Welcome. He offers Bob a suspended sentence if Bob will permanently surrender custody of the baby. When Bob refuses to break the promise made to the baby's mother, the judge is pleased and hands down the minimum sentence of one year and a day.
Captain January is a kind lighthouse keeper who has raised and educated Star since rescuing her as a baby. When lighthouse automation threatens his job and his ability to support her, he refuses to give her up and hides with her on Nazro's boat. After Star is placed with her relatives, he becomes captain of their yacht.
Guy's associate who assists with the theater-based investigation. He is mistakenly identified as a policeman by Edwina and knocked unconscious, adding a comedic moment to their pursuit of the half-dime clue.
A career-driven detective determined to capture the fugitive boxer. After confirming Jimmy's identity and witnessing his redemption through charity work, he ultimately shows mercy, allowing Jimmy to escape trial and reunite with Peggy.
Harry Taylor is Mary Kendall's wealthy uncle and the target of Michael Trevor's blackmail. Michael first tricks him into paying $2,000, then demands another $10,000 by threatening to publish a story about his planned marriage to Mary. Harry pays, but Mary personally delivers the check and slaps Michael.
Hummell is the hotel house detective who discovers Jackie's body after seeing Vida return to Bud's room. Bud and Vida flee, but are later arrested with other partygoers. The group is ultimately cleared when Hummell finds Lenny's corpse in a closet, with evidence showing Lenny killed Jackie and then died by suicide.
The wealthy financial backer of the Broadway musical Pretty Lady. He is romantically involved with the lead actress, Dorothy Brock. When she suffers an injury before opening night, he attempts to push for his new girlfriend, Annie, to take over the role, leading to a conflict with the director.
Leonard is the father of the Cuppy family and a perfume manufacturer. After inheriting a fortune, he travels with his family from Fort Wayne to France so they can broaden their cultural outlook, though he is less enthusiastic about the trip than his wife Ada.
A Kansas millionaire who prefers a humble life despite his wife Cora's social ambitions. He befriends Sandy at a diner and proposes that she pose as the Upshaws' daughter, “Millicent,” for Cora's debutante party. He later joins the plan to persuade Sandy's husband to cooperate, and supports Sandy and Harley's eventual match.
A small-town veterinarian who is content with his life until he inherits an estate and fortune from an unknown relative. Although his wife wants the family to move to the city, Bertram buys the newspaper where Peggy's boyfriend works and renews its campaign against the city's criminals. At a gala, he is mistakenly identified as an underworld leader, but is cleared of wrongdoing.
Guy Kibbee has 111 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Scattergood Baines with 5 titles. Signature works include Scattergood Baines, Scattergood Rides High, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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