An aging millionaire who persistently pursues Jerry while disguised as a woman. He proposes marriage and remains unfazed when Jerry admits he is a man, famously replying that nobody is perfect.
Joe works for the Armstrong Rubber Goods company and believes he has invented an unsinkable bathing suit. After traveling to California to inherit his aunt's fortune, he discovers she died broke. Mistaken for a famous swimmer, he enters a channel race at Alice's persuasion, learns to swim with Sam's help, and wins.
Wilfred is a railroad station clerk and Phyllis's fiancé, whose jealousy over Harry's attention to her leads him into a series of foolish misunderstandings. After Phyllis breaks their engagement, he joins his friend Clinton in the Six Day Bike Race, hoping to impress her and win her back. He and Clinton ultimately win, and Wilfred marries Phyllis.
Happy Howard, who performs as Chuckles, is the son of a former circus clown and secretly practices clown skills despite his father's discouragement. He runs away with the circus, hopes for a chance to perform, and grows close to aerialist Alice while helping care for her nephew. After returning home, he comes back to the circus, takes Frank's place in the act, succeeds, and wins Alice's forgiveness.
Jonathan is a struggling air-conditioning store proprietor who is rejected by several military services because of his small stature. With help from his friend Ann, he takes up bowling and becomes famous through Sam's secretly controlled ball, though he does not know about the cheating. After being blamed and attacked, he escapes the hospital, leads the spies to the FBI, and receives orders to report for duty. The plot also identifies his grandmother as a gambler who introduces him to Sam.
The captain and manager of the Cotton Blossom show boat. He initially dismisses the Bakers and Pete but later supports Magnolia's career by helping her overcome stage fright during her nightclub debut and welcoming her back to the boat for the birth of her daughter.
Joe E. Brown is the film's star and plays a dual role: “Whiskers,” also identified as Charles Augustus Holt, and Brute Hanson. The supplied plot contains no further information about either character's actions or relationships.
A down-on-his-luck stowaway mistakenly identified as famous pilot and writer Robert Story. Unaware of flying, he is coerced into an air race where he accidentally performs a successful aerial display. After parachuting with Peggy Freeman and safely landing, he proposes marriage.
Elmer is a bond clerk on a weekend vacation with Gerald Brooks. After trying to fish in a no-fishing area, he and Gerald flee from the sheriff and take refuge at a hotel. He falls for Babs Green and boasts so convincingly that hotel guests believe he and Gerald are millionaires.
A vaudeville comedian who has spent fifteen years waiting for his big break, Twisty gives up a possible part to help Kathlyn Carson and falls in love with her. He later protects her from Tremaine, performs in place of the unconscious leading man, and finally earns a Broadway contract, though his weakened heart gives out after the performance.
A Broadway musical star who would rather perform than fight in World War I, Jimmy pretends to enlist to evade a breach-of-promise suit but is mistakenly sent into the Army. In France, his actions lead to the capture of a German machine-gun crew and the surrender of a regiment. Though suspected of espionage, he is ultimately honored by the French Army and wins Yvonne's affection.
Yates is Nan’s friend and a star football player at Upton. When Nan tells him that her father may lose his position if Upton loses its annual game against Parsons, he helps her devise a plan to recruit talented players. His role connects Nan’s effort to save Sheffield’s job with the football team’s attempt to win.
Joe E. Brown has 88 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Bobby Jones Golf Instruction Shorts with 3 titles. Signature works include Some Like It Hot, The Daring Young Man, 6 Day Bike Rider. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
