Junior Miss

Judy is a lively 13-year-old who uses movies to interpret the world around her. She is imaginative, quick-witted, and prone to weaving elaborate stories about adults' lives. Her fantasies drive a sequence of events, including arranging a meeting between Ellen and Uncle Willis. Through the plot, Judy learns the limits of imagination and how truth and honesty restore harmony.

Lois is Judy’s 16-year-old sister, equally energetic and sharp-witted. She provides a counterbalance to Judy’s flights of fancy and participates in the holiday schemes. Lois's practicality and humor help the family navigate the surprises of Ellen and Willis's marriage. She embodies close sisterly support during a chaotic Christmas.

Fuffy Adams is Judy’s best friend who loves film plots and joining in on the schemes. She fuels the mischief with her own imagination and offers steady support. Her energy mirrors Judy’s, helping push the narrative toward the Christmas revelations.

Willis Reynolds is Grace’s brother, a man who has been absent and is now a recovering alcoholic. His return and subsequent involvement with Ellen brings warmth but also test to the family’s trust. He acts as a catalyst for honesty, growth, and eventual reconciliation.

Ellen is the daughter and secretary of J. B. Curtis; she is attractive and somewhat guarded. Her romance with Willis becomes a central complication that Judy exploits in her fantasies. Ellen navigates family expectations and loyalty while maintaining an independent edge.

Harry is a loyal lawyer and Grace’s husband, caught between family duties and professional ambitions. He faces upheaval when Curtis fires him for defending Willis, yet later finds a path forward thanks to a fortuitous misinterpretation. His commitment to his family underpins the film’s warmth.

Grace is the patient, forgiving mother who tries to keep the family together during a holiday storm of misunderstandings. She balances love for her children with concern for their futures and works to smooth over conflicts. Her steadiness anchors the family’s journey to reconciliation.

J. B. Curtis is Harry’s stern, ambitious boss who scolds the family for their perceived lapses. He fires Harry after learning of Ellen’s involvement with Willis, but later shows openness to partnership when he misreads a different coincidence. He embodies the tension between professional ambition and personal loyalty.

Haskell Jr. is the handsome, lively boy who appears as Judy’s escort to the school dance, fueling the young romance subplot. He adds charm and energy to the holiday bustle and helps push the adult world toward a final, festive resolution.

Haskell Sr. is a prominent businessman whose name becomes a point of confusion for Curtis. He embodies the adult world of wealth and influence, contributing to the film’s misunderstandings through mistaken identity and expectations.