Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
The Crash and Misunderstanding
Dan crash-bombs an enemy carrier and his final message is misinterpreted as a love letter to Peggy.
Key Events
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Mission Briefing — Dan receives bombing mission orders Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Commander Harry Harpe
Location: Military Base
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Crash Mission — Dan crash-bombs enemy carrier Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Commander Harry Harpe
Location: Enemy Aircraft Carrier
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Final Message — Dan records final message about Piggy Characters: Daniel Bellamy
Location: Aircraft
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Presumed Dead — Military declares Dan dead Characters: Commander Harry Harpe
Location: Military Base
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Footage Sent Home — Crash footage sent to Dan's hometown Characters: Commander Harry Harpe
Location: Military Base
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Message Transcription — Typographical error misinterprets Dan's message Characters: Peggy Martin, Albert W. Beagell
Location: Office
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Peggy Identified — Peggy identified as Dan's secret love Characters: Peggy Martin, Marvin P. Meglin, Mrs. Meglin
Location: Town
The Return and Pretense
Dan returns alive and decides to maintain the misunderstanding to avoid embarrassment.
Key Events
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Peggy Identified — Peggy identified as Dan's secret love Characters: Peggy Martin, Marvin P. Meglin, Mrs. Meglin
Location: Town
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Memorial Service — Memorial service held for Dan Characters: Peggy Martin, Albert W. Beagell, Judge Robert Simpson
Location: Town Hall
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Dan Returns Home — Dan returns alive after being presumed dead Characters: Daniel Bellamy
Location: Hometown
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Maintains Pretense — Dan decides to maintain the misunderstanding Characters: Daniel Bellamy
Location: Home
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Meets Peggy Again — Dan and Peggy reunite Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Peggy Martin
Location: Office
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First Date — Dan takes Peggy on a date Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Peggy Martin
Location: Restaurant
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Comical Mishaps — Series of funny misunderstandings occur Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Peggy Martin, Albert W. Beagell
Location: Various
Revelation and Resolution
The truth is revealed and Dan and Peggy develop a genuine romantic relationship.
Key Events
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Comical Mishaps — Series of funny misunderstandings occur Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Peggy Martin, Albert W. Beagell
Location: Various
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Peggy's Confusion — Peggy expresses confusion about Dan's behavior Characters: Peggy Martin, Ellen Macy
Location: Home
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Attempts Explanation — Dan tries to explain the confusion Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Peggy Martin, Judge Robert Simpson
Location: Court
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Public Gathering — Community event with Dan and Peggy Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Peggy Martin, Marvin P. Meglin, Mrs. Meglin, Jane Frazee
Location: Community Center
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Dog Appears — Dan's dog Piggy makes an appearance Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Peggy Martin, Piggy
Location: Park
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Reveals the Truth — Dan reveals Piggy was his dog Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Peggy Martin, Marvin P. Meglin, Mrs. Meglin
Location: Public Gathering
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Peggy's Reaction — Peggy reacts to the truth Characters: Peggy Martin, Daniel Bellamy
Location: Private Setting
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Romantic Resolution — Dan and Peggy develop real romance Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Peggy Martin
Location: Park
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Final Kiss — Dan and Peggy share a kiss Characters: Daniel Bellamy, Peggy Martin
Location: Park
In this screwball comedy a WW2 US pilot bombs a Japanese aircraft carrier, is assumed to be dead, and then is misquoted in the press as fondly remembering his days back home walking his dog Piggy. Instead of his dog Piggy he is thought to be in love with Peggy, a girl he worked with. The usual farce ensues after he returns home alive and tries to play along with the mistake to save embarrassment for all.
