Michael Shayne — Sleepers West Character Profile

About Michael Shayne

Private detective who solves mysteries, escorts witnesses, and navigates complex conspiracies.

Michael Shayne — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Investigation, Disguise, Combat, Deduction, Driving

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 7/10

Quick Facts about Michael Shayne

Nationality

American

Character Facts

Played by

Lloyd Nolan

Appears in

Sleepers West (1941)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (7)

• Michael Shayne — romantic — Kay Bentley (Lynn Bari)
• Michael Shayne — professional — Helen Carlson (Mary Beth Hughes)
• Michael Shayne — Alliance Transit Companion — Everett Jason (Louis Jean Heydt)

  Temporary allies sharing transportation after the wreck.

• Michael Shayne — Romantic Ex-Fiancée — Kay Bentley (Lynn Bari)

  Former romantic partners with unresolved history.

• Michael Shayne — Professional Escort — Helen Carlson (Mary Beth Hughes)

  Professional protector and witness escort relationship.

• Michael Shayne — social — Waiter (uncredited) (Fred 'Snowflake' Toones)
• Michael Shayne — social — Porter (uncredited) (Sam McDaniel)

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• Kay Bentley (Lynn Bari)
• Helen Carlson (Mary Beth Hughes)
• Everett Jason (Louis Jean Heydt)
• George Trautwein (Edward Brophy)
• Carl Izzard (Don Costello)
• McGowan, a Engineer (Oscar O'Shea)
• Lender Jones, a Porter (Ben Carter)
• Brakeman (uncredited) (Paul Kruger)
• Porter (uncredited) (Sam McDaniel)
• Porter (uncredited) (Charles R. Moore)
• Magazine Vendor (uncredited) (Syd Saylor)
• Porter (uncredited) (Mantan Moreland)