Character Relationship Map: Sing Another Chorus

Characters

• Andy Peyton (played by Johnny Downs) — protagonist

  Andy Peyton returns from college determined to pursue stage shows and entertainment rather than work in his father's failing garment business. Encouraged by Francine, he stages a show to celebrate the...

• Edna (played by Jane Frazee) — supporting

  Edna is the loyal secretary at Arthur Peyton's dress business. She and Stanislaus suggest that Andy stage a show for the company's 25th anniversary, helping set his plan in motion. As the show succeed...

• Stanislaus (played by Mischa Auer) — supporting

  Stanislaus is the janitor at Arthur Peyton's garment business. Along with Edna, he suggests staging a show to mark the company's 25th anniversary, prompting Andy to put his entertainment ambitions to...

• Mr. Peyton (played by George Barbier) — supporting

  Mr. Peyton, also identified as Arthur Peyton, owns the failing garment business where Edna works as secretary and Stanislaus as janitor. His son Andy initially resists joining the business, but Andy's...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Andy Peyton → Mr. Peyton (Family Son) — Andy is Mr. Peyton's son, but their professional expectations create tension.

  Andy returns from college and considers whether to work for his father's failing garment business. Mr. Peyton is identified as Andy's father.

• Stanislaus → Mr. Peyton (Professional Janitor) — Stanislaus works within Mr. Peyton's business environment.

  Stanislaus is identified as the janitor connected to the dress business owned by Mr. Peyton.

• Edna → Mr. Peyton (Professional Secretary) — Edna is a loyal professional aide to Mr. Peyton.

  Edna is described as the loyal secretary to Arthur Peyton, who is identified in the plot as Mr. Peyton.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Andy Peyton → Stanislaus (Alliance Show Collaborators) — Stanislaus contributes the proposal that supports Andy's entertainment plan.

  Stanislaus suggests that Andy put on a show for the company's anniversary, and Andy later stages the successful production.

• Andy Peyton → Edna (Alliance Show Collaborators) — Edna supports the show project that Andy leads.

  Edna helps advance the idea of an anniversary show, while Andy stages the production that becomes a success.

• Edna → Stanislaus (Alliance Planning Partners) — They cooperate in proposing the anniversary-show solution.

  Edna and Stanislaus jointly suggest that Andy stage a show to mark the company's twenty-fifth anniversary.

Story Analysis

A young man transforms a family business crisis into a successful entertainment opportunity while finding personal affection and a new future.

Plot Progression

1. A Son Seeks The Stage — Andy returns from college and resists joining his father's failing garment business. He instead declares his interest in stage entertainment.
2. The Anniversary Solution — Edna and Stanislaus propose an anniversary show as a way to mark the company's twenty-fifth year. Andy accepts the opportunity to combine entertainment with business support.
3. The Business On The Brink — A con artist tricks Mr. Peyton out of thousands of dollars, making the company's collapse seem unavoidable. The show must proceed despite the worsening crisis.
4. A Hit Against The Odds — Andy stages the anniversary production with support from Edna and Stanislaus. The show becomes a huge hit and restores hope around the business.
5. Fortune And Affection Restored — The con artist is found and the missing money is recovered. Edna falls in love with Andy, while Broadway interest offers the show a larger future.