Character Relationship Map: Daring Daughters

Characters

• Terry Cummings (played by Marian Marsh) — protagonist

  Terry is a cynical woman who believes men want only one thing from women and works at a cigar stand in the same building as Alan's uncle's stockbroker office. Though initially resistant to Alan's purs...

• Alan Preston (played by Kenneth Thomson) — protagonist

  Alan works in his uncle's stockbroker office, located in the building where Terry works at a cigar stand, and pursues her despite her initial resistance. At Terry's request, he obtains a thousand doll...

• Edgar Barrett (played by Allen Vincent) — supporting

  Edgar is Betty's fiancé and visits the city with her. Terry disapproves of their engagement because she believes he does not earn enough. Hoping to help the couple, Terry asks Alan for a thousand doll...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Terry Cummings → Alan Preston (Romantic Interest) — Their relationship develops from resistance into mutual romantic attachment.

  Alan pursues Terry at the building where they work, and Terry eventually falls for him despite her distrust of men.

Story Dynamics

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

• Terry Cummings → Edgar Barrett (Social Financial Intermediary) — Terry actively tries to improve Edgar's financial prospects.

  Terry asks Alan for money so that Edgar can start his own business.

• Alan Preston → Edgar Barrett (Alliance Financial Sponsor) — Alan indirectly supports Edgar's intended business venture.

  Alan obtains money from his uncle's brokerage firm so Edgar can start his own business.

Story Analysis

A guarded woman confronts financial pressure, romantic distrust, and the consequences of trying to secure another couple's future.

Plot Progression

1. Cynicism Meets Courtship — Terry views men with suspicion while Alan pursues her in the shared commercial building. Her concerns about Edgar's income establish the film's financial and romantic tensions.
2. Danger Behind Closed Doors — At Joby Johnson's party, an intoxicated young woman is placed in his bedroom. Joby's plan is stopped when another girl remains behind and protects her.
3. A Costly Proposal — Terry decides that marriage would benefit her younger sister and asks Alan for one thousand dollars for Edgar's business. Alan secretly obtains the money from his uncle's brokerage firm.
4. Trust Comes Apart — Alan replaces the brokerage funds, but his secrecy strains his relationship with Terry. Their disagreement eventually causes them to break up.
5. Love Reconsidered — The separation leaves Terry and Alan's relationship unresolved. They ultimately reconcile, giving the romantic conflict a hopeful resolution.