Character Relationship Map: New Frontier

Characters

• Stony Brooke (played by John Wayne) — protagonist

  Calm, resourceful cowboy and leader of the Three Mesquiteers. Known for his sharpshooting and strategic mind.

• Tucson Smith (played by Ray Corrigan) — protagonist

  Quick-witted and daring cowboy, often the voice of action. Reliable partner in the Mesquiteers trio.

• Celia Braddock (as Phylis Isley) (played by Jennifer Jones) — supporting

  Key supporting character in New Frontier, involved in settlement conflict.

• Rusty Joslin (played by Raymond Hatton) — supporting

  Loyal and rugged cowboy, third member of the Mesquiteers. Known for his steady demeanor and combat skills.

• Jason Braddock (played by Dave O'Brien) — supporting

  Relative of Celia Braddock, involved in political and land disputes.

• Major Steven Braddock (played by Eddy Waller) — supporting

  Retired military officer leading settler backlash in New Frontier.

• Stevie Braddock (played by Sammy McKim) — supporting

  Relative of Major Braddock, involved in settlement affairs.

• M.C. Gilbert (played by LeRoy Mason) — supporting

  Event organizer or local official in New Frontier.

• William Proctor (played by Harrison Greene) — supporting

  Corrupt politician in New Frontier, pushes dam project at settlers expense.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Stony Brooke → Celia Braddock (as Phylis Isley) (romantic)

  Social and political ties, frequent co-appearances in New Frontier

• Major Steven Braddock → Celia Braddock (as Phylis Isley) (Family Husband)
• Major Steven Braddock → Stevie Braddock (Family Father)
• Celia Braddock (as Phylis Isley) → Stevie Braddock (Family Mother)

Story Dynamics

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

• Stony Brooke → Rusty Joslin (alliance)

  Loyal partners and friends in the Mesquiteers

• Stony Brooke → Tucson Smith (alliance)

  Core trio members working together across all films

• Stony Brooke → William Proctor (conflict)

  Proctor pushes dam project harming settlers, Mesquiteers oppose him

• William Proctor → Jason Braddock (alliance)

  Proctor and Braddock family involved in political maneuvering

• Stony Brooke → Major Steven Braddock (alliance)

  Braddock leads settler backlash, Mesquiteers assist

• William Proctor → Major Steven Braddock (Conflict Antagonist)
• William Proctor → M.C. Gilbert (Alliance Partner)
• Tucson Smith → Rusty Joslin (Alliance Teammate)

Story Analysis

A western drama about the conflict between settlers and a politician building a dam on their land, mediated by the Three Mesquiteers.

Plot Progression

1. The Dam Declaration
2. Rising Opposition
3. Mediation Efforts
4. Uncovering Truth
5. Final Stand