Blondie for Victory

Blondie forms the Housewives of America and drives the civilian defense effort. She is proactive, optimistic, and willing to challenge traditional roles to help the community. Her leadership creates both inspiration and friction within the family as she balances public duties with home life.

Dagwood is Blondie’s husband, overwhelmed by the home-front upheaval and his wife’s public commitments. He ends up in a military disguise and becomes entangled in the plan to dissolve the group, showing his loyalty to family while navigating wartime expectations. His character blends humor with moments of courage.

Dithers is Dagwood’s boss who devises a plan to disband the Housewives of America. He uses his position to influence events, showcasing authority and practicality in a way that complicates Blondie’s activism. His actions drive the conflict that the story resolves by the end.

A military figure who appears in pursuit of a missing AWOL soldier. He represents the formal authority of the army and contrasts with Dagwood’s informal heroism. His presence heightens the tension between civilian efforts and military discipline.

Herschel is the soldier whose camp presence intersects with Blondie’s group. He seeks his own uniform and becomes entangled in the events that unfold around the camp and the dam. His role emphasizes the civilian-military interface during wartime.

Daisy the family dog roams the house while Blondie’s activism takes center stage. The dog’s presence amplifies the domestic chaos and provides additional comedic moments as attention shifts away from traditional pet care.

Baby, Blondie and Dagwood’s son, is left to his own devices as the household becomes consumed by meetings and defense planning. His lack of supervision highlights the domestic challenges created by Blondie’s new role.

Cookie is the younger sister who observes the unfolding public and private upheavals. Her presence adds texture to the family dynamics and the overall humorous tone of the film.

A representative of Blondie’s civilian defense group, the Housewife of America embodies organized female participation in wartime civic life. The character’s presence signals how the home front can become a public stage for collective action.

Alvin is a neighborhood figure whose interactions add to the ensemble’s comic fabric. His actions contribute to the lighthearted chaos surrounding Blondie’s campaign.