Character Relationship Map: Thousands Cheer

Characters

• Kathryn Jones (played by Kathryn Grayson) — protagonist
• Private Eddie Marsh (played by Gene Kelly) — protagonist
• Hyllary Jones (played by Mary Astor) — supporting
• Colonel Bill Jones (played by John Boles) — supporting
• Himself - Emcee at the Show (played by Mickey Rooney) — supporting
• Chuck Polansky (played by Ben Blue) — supporting
• Judy Garland (played by Judy Garland) — minor
• Marsha Hunt (played by Marsha Hunt) — minor
• Eleanor Powell (played by Eleanor Powell) — minor
• Virginia O’Brien (played by Virginia O'Brien) — minor
• Marie Corbino (played by Frances Rafferty) — supporting
• Red Skelton (played by Red Skelton) — minor
• Drug Store Clerk in Red Skelton Skit (played by Marilyn Maxwell) — minor
• Lena Horne (played by Lena Horne) — minor
• Ann Sothern (played by Ann Sothern) — minor
• Lucille Ball (played by Lucille Ball) — minor
• Dr. Frank Morgan (played by Frank Morgan) — minor
• Helen Corbino (played by Mary Elliott) — supporting
• Alan (played by Frank Sully) — supporting
• Sergeant Koslack (played by Frank Jenks) — supporting

Story Analysis

A dual-structure film blending military romance with a wartime variety showcase.

Plot Progression

1. Drafted & Discovered
2. Romance & Reconciliation
3. Show Preparations
4. Live Variety Spectacle