# Father Matthew Smeesby — Elmer Gantry character guide

> Father Matthew Smeesby in Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Father Smeesby

**First appearance:** 0043-chapter-viii

## Who they are

A Catholic priest who befriends Frank Shallard.

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