Thomas Peyson — Arson, Inc. Character Profile

About Thomas Peyson

Fur store owner initially suspected of arson. Revealed to be in cahoots with insurance agent Frederick Fender. Evades Joe Martin's initial visit by sneaking out a back door.

Character Facts

Played by

Byron Foulger

Appears in

Arson, Inc. (1949)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Thomas Peyson — Professional Investigator — Joe Martin (Robert Lowery)

  Primary professional relationship driving the initial investigation.

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More characters from Arson, Inc.

• Joe Martin (Robert Lowery)
• Jane Jennings (Anne Gwynne)
• Pete Purdy (Edward Brophy)
• Grandma (Maude Eburne)
• Frederick P. 'Fred' Fender (Douglas Fowley)
• Betty - Fender's Secretary (Marcia Mae Jones)
• Deputy Fire Chief / Narrator (William Forrest)
• Murph, the undercover man (as Gaylord Pendleton) (Steve Pendleton)
• Hubbell (Matt McHugh)
• Mrs. Peyson (Lelah Tyler)
• Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited) (John Forsythe)
• Al, Night Watchman (Emmett Vogan)