Sandra (played by Jean Arthur) is a protagonist in Wallflowers.
A young woman who leaves the Virginia countryside with her sister, Theodora, to enter Washington society. Unlike her sister, she seeks romance rather than wealth and falls in love with Rufus. When his stepmother threatens to cut him off if he marries her, Rufus gives up his fortune, allowing them to find happiness together. Rufus (played by Hugh Trevor) appears in Wallflowers.
A wealthy man who falls in love with Sandra, one of the sisters newly arrived in Washington society. His stepmother threatens to cut him off if he marries Sandra, but he chooses their relationship over his wealth. His sacrifice helps bring about a happy ending for the couple. Theodora (played by Lola Todd) appears in Wallflowers.
Sandra's sister, also called Dody, who leaves the Virginia countryside with her to join Washington society. Dody initially determines to marry for wealth, but falls in love with Gale, an ex-soldier whose finances have dwindled. Though he hesitates to propose because he is poor, she gives up her desire to marry money for him.
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Characters
Sandra
(played by Jean Arthur) — protagonist
A young woman who leaves the Virginia countryside with her sister, Theodora, to enter Washington society. Unlike her sister, she seeks romance rather than wealth and falls in love with Rufus. When his...
Rufus
(played by Hugh Trevor) — supporting
A wealthy man who falls in love with Sandra, one of the sisters newly arrived in Washington society. His stepmother threatens to cut him off if he marries Sandra, but he chooses their relationship ove...
Theodora
(played by Lola Todd) — supporting
Sandra's sister, also called Dody, who leaves the Virginia countryside with her to join Washington society. Dody initially determines to marry for wealth, but falls in love with Gale, an ex-soldier wh...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Sandra → Rufus
(Romantic Lovers)
Sandra falls in love with wealthy Rufus. Their relationship is threatened when his stepmother threatens to cut him off if he marries Sandra.
Sandra → Theodora
(Family Sisters)
The plot identifies Theodora as Sandra's sister. They leave the Virginia countryside together to enter Washington's social set.
Story Analysis
Two sisters enter a new social world and discover that love matters more than wealth.
Plot Progression
Leaving Virginia
Contrasting Desires
Love Under Threat
Choosing Affection
Happiness Beyond Wealth
Directed by James Leo Meehan
Wallflowers (1928) · 10/10 · drama
Content sources
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(Q56278518), public domain (CC0).
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