Protagonist who enlists after Pearl Harbor, fails pilot training, becomes an instructor, and is falsely branded a coward. Later replaces a gunner on a B-17, is captured by French resistance, witnesses a German rocket launch, briefs Allied generals, collapses from exhaustion, escapes a military hospital, and is eventually returned for presidential decoration.
Bert is the son in the Norwick family and a member of its vaudeville juggling act. Although he has a good everyday job and shows little interest in returning to show business, his baseball talent becomes decisive when the family patriarch watches him play and chooses family life over an uncertain stage booking.
A movie star and Mildred Turner's husband, Arthur is part of the marital conflict that brings Mildred to Dr. Alan Coles. He appears tipsy at Myra Hagerman's, embraces her, and becomes involved in a fight with her other suitor. After Coles speaks with him, Arthur is persuaded to show Mildred the affection she wants.
A salesman and co-founder of Sherboyco Dresses, Teddy is in love with Harriet and proposes marriage, but she initially refuses. He remains bound to their partnership and travels to take orders for the company's popular dresses. After discovering Harriet has redirected the business, he faces her return and her request for forgiveness alongside Sam.
A newly arrived top sergeant and Captain Flagg's longtime rival, Quirt reignites their competition when he courts Charmaine while Flagg is away. He refuses to marry her when the company is ordered to the front, but joins Flagg in trying to capture a German officer. Wounded on that mission, he later resumes pursuing Charmaine; despite being able to remain behind, he picks up his rifle and rejoins his company.
Ex-G.I. and one of the three best friends. He abandons his dream of painting in Europe to work in high-stress advertising in Chicago, where his marriage is failing. He initially clashes with his friends over their differing lifestyles but eventually reconciles with Angie and Ted, calls his wife to make amends, and shares a final drink with them.
Al is Betty Haines's older brother and a young man accepted for Marine service after Hank is rejected as too young. Former criminal associates blackmail him into spying and frame him for Matt Herman's murder. He tells Col. Halliday of a plan to steal a Navy boat for the Germans, then dies heroically during the operation.
Chuck is a high-roller rancher who visits the Sands Hotel each year to gamble, usually losing everything. He believes holding hands with an unsuspecting woman brings luck, and discovers that gambling with Maria is successful. He falls in love with her, proposes after his oil well strikes a gusher, and ultimately reconciles with her while promising to give up gambling.
Father is Mother’s husband and a singer-dancer who meets her in a traveling vaudeville troupe. He proposes marriage and a joint stage act, later tours with another partner, and persuades Mother to resume performing when their success declines. His career and decisions shape the family’s movements and the daughters’ upbringing.
Boozing Hollywood director who hires Pepe, representing the chaotic film industry.
The nightclub's master of ceremonies, Whitney secretly arranges for his girls to become involved with wealthy men so he can extort them. He tries to take the money Calvin left Mary, accidentally kills her during their struggle, and then blackmails Calvin. Later, Teddy identifies him as Mary's murderer before dying from a gunshot he fires.
Bill is Dulcy Ward's brother and hopes to marry Angela Forbes, who comes from a wealthy family. He goes to the pier to meet Angela's parents when their cruise ship arrives. After difficulties arise, Bill and Angela decide to elope; Dulcy then introduces them to Schuyler Van Dyke, whose offer appears to affect their plans.
Dan Dailey has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Wings of Eagles, A Ticket to Tomahawk, When Willie Comes Marching Home. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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