Character guide

Montgomery Brewster

major

Also known as Monty, Mr. Montgomery Brewster, Brewster, Mr. Brewster, Montgomery, Mr. Montgomery, Monte

A young man who inherits a million dollars with a strange condition to spend it all in a year.

Peggy Gray

major

Also known as Peggy, little Peggy Gray

Monty's love interest, a sweet and loyal young woman from a modest family.

Barbara Drew

supporting

Also known as Miss Barbara Drew, Miss Drew, Babs, Barbara Drew, Drew

A wealthy and sophisticated young woman who vies for Monty's attention.

Swearengen Jones

major

Also known as Mr. Swearengen Jones, Mr. Jones, old Swearengen Jones, Jones

Monty's eccentric and wealthy uncle from Montana who sets the inheritance condition.

Mrs. Dan DeMille

supporting

Also known as Mrs. DeMille, Mrs. Dan, Dan DeMille, Dan

A socialite friend of the Drews who hosts parties and meddles in Monty's affairs.

Nopper Harrison

supporting

Also known as Nopper, Harrison, Nopper Harrison

Monty's loyal friend and former boxing trainer who becomes his assistant.

Joe Bragdon

supporting

Also known as Bragdon, Van Winkle, Rip Van Winkle

Monty's philosophical friend who often quotes Rip Van Winkle.

James T. Sedgwick

minor

Also known as James, Sedgwick, James Sedgwick, Jim Sedgwick, Montana

The deceased uncle whose will sets up the inheritance challenge for Monty.

Paul Pettingill

supporting

Also known as Pettingill, Paul

A young man who becomes Monty's rival for Barbara Drew's affections.

Mrs. Gray

minor

Also known as Miss Gray Mrs. Gray, Miss Gray

Peggy's mother, a kind and practical woman who supports her daughter.

Colonel Drew

supporting

Also known as Colonel Prentiss Drew, Drew, The Colonel, Prentiss Drew, Colonel

Barbara's father, a wealthy and traditional Southern gentleman.

Mr. Grant

supporting

Also known as Grant

A lawyer and executor of the Sedgwick estate who advises Monty.

Edwin Peter Brewster

minor

Also known as Edwin Brewster, old Edwin Peter Brewster

Monty's deceased father, a stern and frugal man.

Grant & Ripley

minor

Also known as Messrs. Grant & Ripley, Ripley, Grant

The law firm handling Monty's inheritance and legal matters.

Elon Gardner

minor

Also known as Gardner, Elon, poor Gardner

A friend of Monty who gets involved in his spending schemes.

Subway Smith

minor

Also known as Smith, Subway

A friend of Monty known for his quick wit and urban savvy.

Captain Abner Perry

minor

Also known as Captain Perry, Perry

A sea captain who becomes involved in Monty's yacht adventures.

Margaret Gray

minor

Also known as Margaret

Peggy's younger sister, often seen in family scenes.

Peggy Brewster

minor

Also known as Brewster, the triumphant Brewster

Monty's wife after their marriage later in the story.

Ellis

minor

A servant or employee in the Brewster household.

Bertier

minor

Also known as Accordingly Bertier

A French chef hired by Monty for his extravagant parties.

Mohammed

minor

An Arab servant or guide encountered during Monty's travels.

Oliver Harrison

minor

Also known as Harrison, Oliver, Mr. Oliver Harrison

Nopper Harrison's brother, a businessman who clashes with Monty.

Rodney Grimes

minor

Also known as Grimes

A minor acquaintance involved in Monty's social circle.

Conroy

minor

Also known as young Conroy

A young man who works for or associates with Monty.

Rawles

minor

A servant or employee in Monty's household.

Miss Valentine

minor

A young woman who appears in social scenes with the Drews.

Louise Sedgwick Brewster

minor

Also known as Montgomery Brewster, Brewster

Monty's mother, mentioned in backstory.

Mr. DeMille

minor

Also known as DeMille

Mrs. Dan DeMille's husband, a quiet presence in social events.

Dr. Lotless

minor

Also known as Lotless

A doctor who treats Monty or his acquaintances.

Reggy Vanderpool

minor

Also known as Reggy, Vanderpool

A wealthy young man who socializes with Monty's circle.

Petty

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Golden

minor

A minor character, possibly a friend or associate of Monty.

Old Hendrick

minor

Also known as Hendrick

An elderly man mentioned in Monty's past or family history.

Mr. Ripley

minor

Also known as Ripley

A lawyer from the firm Grant & Ripley.

Mr. Valentine

minor

Father of Miss Valentine, a minor social figure.

Robert Brewster

minor

Also known as Mrs. Robert Brewster, Mrs. Brewster, Robert

Monty's uncle, mentioned in family discussions.

Mrs. Valentine

minor

Mother of Miss Valentine, a minor social figure.

Mr. Moore

minor

Also known as Moore

A minor acquaintance or business associate of Monty.

Reginald Vanderpool

minor

Also known as Reggie, Reggie Vanderpool, Vanderpool

A wealthy young man, possibly the same as Reggy Vanderpool.

Philippe

minor

A French servant or chef hired by Monty.

Mary Valentine

minor

Also known as Mary

A young woman in the social circle, possibly Miss Valentine's sister.

Mr. Grimes

minor

Father or relative of Rodney Grimes.

Uncle James

minor

Monty's uncle, possibly James T. Sedgwick, mentioned in passing.

Emmeline

minor

Also known as Aunt Emmeline

Monty's aunt, mentioned in family background.

Duke of Beauchamp

minor

Also known as Duke

A British aristocrat who appears in Monty's social circle.

General Manager Harrison

minor

Also known as Harrison

A manager at a company Monty deals with.

Reginald Brown

minor

Also known as Brown

A minor character, possibly a friend or associate.

Mrs. Prentiss Drew

minor

Also known as Mrs. Drew

Colonel Drew's wife and Barbara's mother.

Franklin

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.