Kiss and Tell

A resourceful and impulsive teenager who sparks a kiss-selling scheme at the USO bazaar. Corliss is quick-witted, often skating the line between mischief and responsibility. Her actions pull both families into a web of secrets, lies, and ultimately growth.

A kind-hearted Pringle daughter who becomes entangled in the families’ feud and later discovers pregnancy. Mildred embodies resilience under scrutiny and the fear of social repercussions. Her choices push the families toward consequences and, eventually, reconciliation.

Harry’s son who returns on leave, proposing to Mildred and catalyzing a rapid, secret marriage. Lenny is impulsive and romantic, and his actions propel the feud into lawsuits and public spectacle. He embodies wartime urgency and the pressure to marry quickly.

The Pringle son who is drawn into the social whirl and the consequences of the feud. Raymond’s role highlights the impact of adult conflicts on younger family members. He becomes part of the wedding and family reconciliation arc.

The Pringle patriarch whose fiery temper fuels the feud with the Archers. Bob’s actions lead to fistfights and lawsuits, pushing the families toward changing their course. He represents the older generation’s code and stubborn pride.

Mildred’s mother, whose concern for reputation sometimes blinds her to underlying truths. Dorothy embodies the social pressures that govern small-town life. She plays a key role in driving the conflict and later the possibility of resolution.

Uncle George, a Navy chaplain, offers a voice of calm and faith amid the turmoil. He insists on a proper wedding and helps bridge the gap between feuding families. His presence highlights the role of duty, spirituality, and reconciliation.

Corliss’s neighbor and steady boyfriend turned ally as the truth about marriages and lies surfaces. Dexter is practical and protective, helping navigate tricky social expectations. He participates in the larger resolution that ends the feud.

A young Private and the object of Corliss’s flirtations at times, embodying the wartime military presence in town. His relationships show how romance intersects with duty and service. He becomes part of the rumor mill that drives the plot.

Corliss’s mother, a stabilizing force in the family who weighs moral considerations against affectionate impulses. She navigates the shifting social currents and supports her daughter while protecting the family’s reputation.

Corliss’s father, who shares concern for his daughter’s behavior but also finds himself drawn into the conflict with the Archers. He embodies the adult perspective turning toward family unity after the wedding.