Character Relationships in Smile

Big Bob (played by Bruce Dern) is a protagonist in Smile. Used car dealer and head judge of the Young American Miss Pageant. He seeks psychiatric help for his son Little Bob, visits Andy in jail to offer moral support, and sells RVs the morning after the finals. Brenda (played by Barbara Feldon) appears in Smile. Pageant executive director and Andy's wife. She is grazed by a gunshot during an argument with Andy, but still attends the final night despite her shoulder injury. Tommy French (played by Michael Kidd) appears in Smile. Los Angeles choreographer teaching dance routines to contestants. He clashes with Wilson over stage logistics, agrees to pay out of pocket to reinstate a ramp after it injures Doria, and is described as cynical and blunt. Andy (played by Nicholas Pryor) appears in Smile. Brenda's resentful alcoholic husband. He dreads a humiliating Jaycee initiation ritual, fails to complete it, and returns home to argue with Brenda, accidentally shooting her in the shoulder. He is later jailed. Robin (played by Joan Prather) appears in Smile. Novice contestant and one of three preliminary winners. She receives competition advice from veteran Doria and is seen passing by Big Bob's RV lot the morning after the pageant. Wilson (played by Geoffrey Lewis) appears in Smile. Pageant producer who clashes with Tommy French. He catches Little Bob taking unauthorized photos and forces him to hand them to police. He also pressures Tommy to remove a ramp, causing Doria's injury. Doria (played by Annette O'Toole) appears in Smile. Pageant veteran and Robin's roommate who advises her on competition techniques. She is injured when Wilson pressures Tommy to remove a ramp, leading Tommy to later reinstate it and cover the difference. Maria (played by Maria O'Brien) appears in Smile. Mexican-American contestant whose patriotic routine is sabotaged by fellow contestants, resulting in damaged stage sets during her performance.

Character Relationship Map: Smile

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Characters

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

Story Dynamics

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Story Analysis

A beauty pageant exposes the pressure, exploitation, resentment, and absurdity beneath a polished public spectacle.

Plot Progression

  1. Contestants Under The Spotlight
  2. Scandal Behind The Stage
  3. Humiliation Turns Violent
  4. The Cost Of The Show
  5. A Crown And A Dark Aftermath

Directed by Michael Ritchie

Smile (1975) · 5.9/10 · comedy

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