Character Relationship Map: About Face

Characters

• Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday (played by William Tracy) — protagonist
• Sgt. William Ames (played by Joe Sawyer) — protagonist
• Sally (played by Jean Porter) — supporting
• Betty Marlowe (played by Marjorie Lord) — supporting
• Col. Gunning (played by Joe Cunningham) — supporting
• Capt. Caldwell (played by Harold Goodwin) — supporting
• Bartender Jerry (played by Frank Faylen) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Sgt. William Ames → Bartender Jerry (Social Acquaintance)
• Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday → Bartender Jerry (Social Acquaintance)
• Sgt. William Ames → Capt. Caldwell (Professional Subordinate)
• Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday → Capt. Caldwell (Professional Subordinate)
• Sgt. William Ames → Col. Gunning (Professional Subordinate)
• Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday → Col. Gunning (Professional Subordinate)
• Sgt. William Ames → Betty Marlowe (Romantic Interest)
• Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday → Sally (Romantic Interest)
• Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday → Sgt. William Ames (Social Friend)

Story Analysis

Three friends navigate military academy life while dealing with personal relationships and secrets

Plot Progression

1. Southern Beginnings
2. Romantic Entanglements
3. Internal Conflicts
4. Resolution and Growth