Ward Douglas (played by Ned Beatty) is a protagonist in 1941.
Santa Monica resident and Betty's father. Operates an anti-aircraft gun installed in his front yard, accidentally destroying his house while firing at a Japanese submarine. Later nails a Christmas wreath to his damaged home before it collapses. Joan Douglas (played by Lorraine Gary) appears in 1941.
Wife of Ward Douglas and mother of Betty. Mentioned as a resident of their Santa Monica oceanside home but takes no direct action in the provided summary. Donna Stratton (played by Nancy Allen) appears in 1941.
Capt. Loomis Birkhead (played by Tim Matheson) appears in 1941.
General Stilwell's aide who reunites with his former flame Donna Stratton. Accidentally drops a bomb from a B-17 during an attempted seduction, then flies Donna to Barstow before his plane is mistakenly shot down by Kelso.
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Characters
Ward Douglas
(played by Ned Beatty) — protagonist
Santa Monica resident and Betty's father. Operates an anti-aircraft gun installed in his front yard, accidentally destroying his house while firing at a Japanese submarine. Later nails a Christmas wre...
Joan Douglas
(played by Lorraine Gary) — supporting
Wife of Ward Douglas and mother of Betty. Mentioned as a resident of their Santa Monica oceanside home but takes no direct action in the provided summary.
Donna Stratton
(played by Nancy Allen) — minor
Capt. Loomis Birkhead
(played by Tim Matheson) — supporting
General Stilwell's aide who reunites with his former flame Donna Stratton. Accidentally drops a bomb from a B-17 during an attempted seduction, then flies Donna to Barstow before his plane is mistaken...
Key Relationships
Capt. Loomis Birkhead → Donna Stratton
(Romantic Old Flame)
Ward Douglas → Joan Douglas
(Family Spouse)
Story Analysis
A chaotic wartime comedy exploring civilian panic, military missteps, and enemy infiltration following Pearl Harbor.
