Character Relationship Map: Goodbye Broadway

Characters

• Molly Malloy (played by Alice Brady) — protagonist

  Molly is one half of a married couple of famed vaudeville performers who are on the verge of retirement. She and Pat arrive in a small Connecticut town to perform, then buy the shabby local hotel afte...

• Pat Malloy (played by Charles Winninger) — supporting

  Pat is one half of a married couple of famed vaudeville performers who are on the verge of retirement. He and Molly arrive in a small Connecticut town to perform, then buy the shabby local hotel after...

• Chuck Bradford (played by Tom Brown) — supporting
• Harry Clark (played by Frank Jenks) — supporting
• J.A. Higgins (played by Jed Prouty) — supporting
• Jeanne Carlyle (played by Dorothea Kent) — supporting
• Iradius P. Oglethorpe (played by Donald Meek) — supporting
• Jughead (played by Willie Best) — supporting
• Henry Swanzey (played by Henry Roquemore) — supporting

Story Analysis

A retiring vaudeville star's petty revenge triggers an unexpected chain of events that transforms his life.

Plot Progression

1. Arrival and Insult — Pat Malloy arrives in Connecticut for a vaudeville show. A rude encounter with the hotel clerk sparks immediate tension.
2. Purchase and Vengeance — Seeking satisfaction, Pat buys the hotel and fires the clerk. This decision enrages a local realtor who wanted the property.
3. The Deceptive Advertisement — The realtor publishes a Variety ad claiming free room and board for old vaudeville friends. Pat discovers the scheme but must honor it.
4. Flood of Friends and Resolution — Eccentric colleagues arrive, transforming the hotel into a lively hub. The realtor's revenge backfires, leading to a new chapter.