Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Character
Sir Francis Beekman
Husband of Lady Francis Beekman, a titled gentleman.
minor
First appearance: III: London Is Really Nothing
Sir Francis Beekman's tie to Dorothy is one of the pressures that moves Gentlemen Prefer Blondes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
An English gentleman whom Lorelei nicknames 'Piggie' and tries to educate in American gift-giving customs.
Sir Francis Beekman first appears in 0004 iii london is really nothing.
With Dorothy (social): Dorothy and Sir Francis Beekman are social acquaintances, moving in the same aristocratic circles. With Lady Francis Beekman (family): Lady Francis Beekman and Sir Francis Beekman are married, forming a noble couple. With Dorothy (social): Dorothy and Sir Francis Beekman are social acquaintances, moving in the same aristocratic circles.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Extended cast and references
- Protagonist
- Social circle and travelers
- Celebrities and acquaintances
- Legal and social contacts
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- Breaking point
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- Dorothy
social · positive
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- Lady Francis Beekman
family · positive
- Dorothy
social · positive
Dorothy and Sir Francis Beekman are social acquaintances, moving in the same aristocratic… How this plays out →
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