Brewster’s Millions · Character

Subway Smith

A friend of Monty known for his quick wit and urban savvy.

minor

Also known as Smith, Subway

Subway Smith's tie to Montgomery Brewster is one of the pressures that moves Brewster’s Millions—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A member of the 'Little Sons of the Rich' who jokes about Monty's grandfather.

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With Montgomery Brewster (friendship): Subway Smith is a friend and member of Montgomery's inner circle, often involved in his spending sprees. With Montgomery Brewster (friendship): Subway Smith is a friend and member of Montgomery's inner circle, often involved in his spending sprees. With Montgomery Brewster (friendship): Subway Smith is a friend and member of Montgomery's inner circle, often involved in his spending sprees.

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Friendship
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Social circle and rivals
Family, servants, and minor acquaintances
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Montgomery Brewster
friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
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A Birthday Dinner
A member of the 'Little Sons of the Rich' who jokes about Monty's grandfather.
XI: Coals of Fire
Accompanies Monty on the car ride that ends in the subway excavation crash.
XV: The Cut Direct
Comments on Monty's spending and the ball's cost.
XVI: In the Sunny South
Among the guests at the cottage in St. Augustine.
XVIII: The Prodigal at Sea
Subway Smith is listed among the guests on the yacht.
Fairyland
Compares the villa to being shut in a closet and finding jam, likening it to owning Central Park.
Prince and Peasants
Jokes about Monty's potentate act and suggests a testimonial for Mrs. Dan after her simple dinner.
An Offer of Marriage
Accompanies Monty ashore and later describes the sheik's speech as a 'salad' of languages.
The Sheik's Strategy
Intervenes to prevent a fight between Monty and the sheik.
XXVII: A Fair Traitor
Active mutineer; guards Monty and suggests hanging him to the yard arm.

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