A strong, hardworking young cook who marries a backwoodsman and discovers that his six brothers expect her to serve them. She teaches the brothers hygiene, manners, and courtship, becomes furious after the kidnapping, and later reconciles with her husband after giving birth to a daughter.
Susan is Danny's older sister and the daughter of Rear Admiral Smith. She dates actor Wendell Craig and sings for him, but intervenes when he makes advances, seeking to protect her brother and his friend. She later asks Wendell to withdraw the charges against the sailors and tells her father she is considering marrying Rico.
An energetic and eccentric woman who runs a family health food store. She becomes infatuated with Adam Shaw based on numerology, pursues him relentlessly, charms high society guests, and ultimately chooses love over her family's strict, vegetable-centric beliefs.
A Broadway star and Tom's sister, co-starring in 'Every Night at Seven.' She travels to London, meets Lord John Brindale on the ship, and quickly falls in love with him. She decides to marry on the day of the royal wedding.
Female lead of the Broadway musical who worries about the sailors' investment. She seeks advice from industry professionals to save the show, leading to the sailors joining the cast and her romance with Jones.
A seventeen-year-old aspiring actress and Frances's daughter. While traveling to Rio, she is mistaken by businessman Paul Berten for a deserted pregnant wife. Upon arriving in Rio, she discovers her mother is also auditioning for the same role, which initially devastates her. After several romantic mix-ups, she ultimately lands the part and opens the show in New York.
A member of the Anderson family whose relationships and circumstances are affected by delayed correspondence.
The central protagonist who suffers a fallout with Oogie over a canceled dance date. She meets Stephen Andrews, who escorts her to the event. Misunderstandings lead her to falsely accuse Oogie of pushing her and believe her father is having an affair. She eventually reconciles with Oogie after the truth about her parents and her friends' feelings is revealed.
Dodie is the central character, a young woman living with her parents in California and dreaming of marrying a millionaire. She accepts Buzz's proposal but remains uncertain, becomes involved with Pete, and then chooses Neil Patterson, Jr. after enjoying his wealth, before changing her mind when Pete kisses her goodbye.
Christine is the teenage daughter of Jeffrey Evans, the American ambassador to Mexico. She enjoys managing her father's life and organizing his party, but feels displaced when he spends time with Toni. After hearing José praise her singing, she dreams of marrying him and decides to perform in his concert; learning he has grandchildren helps her reconsider and stay rather than leave for her grandmother's.
Kitty Douglass is Captain Pete Douglass's wife. Before the flight, a family emergency involving her health makes him anxious to get home. After the aircraft lands in Chicago, Pete learns that her breast cancer biopsy revealed a benign tumor, relieving his concern.
Jane Powell has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Hit the Deck, Athena. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
