Character Relationship Map: Trouble Brewing

Characters

• George Gullip (played by George Formby) — protagonist
• Mary Brown (played by Googie Withers) — supporting
• Bill Pike (played by Gus McNaughton) — supporting
• A.G. Brady (played by Garry Marsh) — supporting
• Major Hopkins (played by C. Denier Warren) — supporting
• Mme Berdi (played by Martita Hunt) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• George Gullip → Mary Brown (Romantic Interest)

  George is concerned that Mary is going to lunch with A.G. Brady and worries that he cannot compete with Brady's money.

• A.G. Brady → George Gullip (Professional Employer And Investigator)

  A.G. Brady asks George, a low-ranking worker, to investigate suspicious marks on a document.

Story Dynamics

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

• George Gullip → Mme Berdi (Conflict Investigator And Suspect)

  George enters Mme Berdi's circle to seek evidence, and at a party he tries to identify who handled the suspicious material. Mme Berdi hides the marked...

• George Gullip → Major Hopkins (Conflict Investigator And Hidden Adversary)

  George reports that Major Hopkins is the leader of the slush operation, despite Hopkins having been reported kidnapped.

• George Gullip → Bill Pike (Alliance Betting Partners)

  Bill Pike persuades George to use his savings on a horse-racing tip and promises they can split the winnings.

Story Analysis

George Gullip's amateur investigation pursues a counterfeit-money racket and uncovers a shocking connection to the chief of police.

Plot Progression

1. A Detective Without Respect
2. A Risk at the Races
3. Marks Among Society
4. The Chief Behind the Racket
5. Dangerous Closing Exchange