Jacob Q. Boot — Ace in the Hole Character Profile

About Jacob Q. Boot

The skeptical editor and publisher of the Albuquerque Sun-Bulletin who hires Tatum for $60. He represents the local press and ultimately offers Tatum his job back before Tatum collapses and dies.

Character Facts

Played by

Porter Hall

Appears in

Ace in the Hole (1951)

Role

Supporting

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