Brewster’s Millions · Character

Mrs. Dan DeMille

A clever, fast-living society hostess whose expert seating charts and social instincts turn Monty's clumsy spending into genuine fashion.

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

First appearance: iii mrs and miss gray

As a supporting figure in Brewster’s Millions, Mrs. Dan DeMille is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Acts as social mentor and utility chaperon for Brewster's dinner, skillfully seating guests to ensure success.

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Mrs. Dan DeMille is the leader of the fast younger married set, a woman whose husband lives at the club and whose invitations are never declined. She lends Brewster's campaign her unerring sense of arrangement, making his lavish dinners succeed as social events rather than mere curiosities. Her amused patronage gives Monty entrée into circles his money alone could not buy, and her presence marks how quickly his fortune reshapes his standing.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Montgomery Brewster
professional · ambivalent
Peggy Gray
social · negative
Montgomery Brewster
professional · ambivalent
Montgomery Brewster
professional · ambivalent
Peggy Gray
social · negative

Montgomery Brewster
Mrs. Dan DeMille is Montgomery's aunt and the executor of his inheritance, overseeing his spending conditions.
Peggy Gray
Mrs. Dan DeMille is an acquaintance of Peggy, often disapproving of her relationship with Montgomery.
Montgomery Brewster
Mrs. Dan DeMille is Montgomery's aunt and the executor of his inheritance, overseeing his spending conditions.
Montgomery Brewster
Mrs. Dan DeMille is Montgomery's aunt and the executor of his inheritance, overseeing his spending conditions.
Peggy Gray
Mrs. Dan DeMille is an acquaintance of Peggy, often disapproving of her relationship with Montgomery.

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Monty Cristo
Acts as social mentor and utility chaperon for Brewster's dinner, skillfully seating guests to ensure success.
A Lesson in Tact
Helps Monty plan his next dinner and subtly discourages him from inviting Barbara Drew again by pointing out a gossip column.
X: Napoleon of Finance
Openly criticizes Monty's spending, contributing to the social pressure that drives him to seek redemption through business.
Christmas Despair
Mrs. Dan offers Monty friendship and support, helping him plan a grand ball and yachting cruise while providing a sympathetic ear.
XIV: Mrs. DeMille Entertains
Hosts the dinner and deliberately seats Monty and Barbara together, hoping to force a reconciliation.
XVII: The New Tenderfoot
Is satisfied with the ball, but Monty detects irony behind the compliments.
XVIII: The Prodigal at Sea
Mrs. Dan DeMille is among the guests aboard the Flitter.
XIX: One Hero and Another
Has a heartfelt conversation with Monty, revealing her deep love for Dan and her realization that he is the only thing desirable to her.
Le Roi s’amuse
Skeptical of the carnival scheme but later urges Monty to continue gambling when his luck turns.
Fairyland
Praises Monty's inspiration for the villa and helps make the dinner gay during the moonlight ride.
Prince and Peasants
Hosts a simple dinner for the group at the Cova, which is well-received, and receives a testimonial from the guests.
An Offer of Marriage
Present on deck; Monty whispers to her during the proposal scene.
The Sheik's Strategy
Helps Peggy escape below deck and later recounts the sheik incident to guests.
The Rescue of Peggy
Observes Brewster's feelings for Peggy and tries to subtly set matters straight.
The Rescue of Peggy
Blames himself for sleeping through the rescue; later proposes to hunt for the sheik.
XXVI: Mutiny
Speaks for the women during the meeting and suggests a plan to stop the extension.
XXVII: A Fair Traitor
Leads the mutiny, proposes sailing to Boston, and bets Monty he cannot escape on his own.
XXVIII: A Catastrophe
Breaks tension with a joke about her pearls; shows bravery during the crisis.
The Prodigal's Return
Tactfully arranges the division of the party for the two sailings and chaperones the first group.
The Last Word
Helps Peggy dress for the wedding and offers advice about beauty sleep.

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