Jason Maple — The Petrified Forest Character Profile

About Jason Maple

The owner of the remote roadside diner. He is described by his estranged wife as a dull defeated man. He runs the establishment alongside his daughter and father.

Character Facts

Played by

Porter Hall

Appears in

The Petrified Forest (1936)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Jason Maple — Professional Diner Owner — Alan Squier (Leslie Howard)

  Jason operates the remote diner that serves as the primary setting for Alan's arrival.

• Jason Maple — Professional Employer — Boze Hertzlinger (Dick Foran)

  Jason employs Boze to assist with operations at the roadside stop.

• Jason Maple — Power Captor — Duke Mantee (Humphrey Bogart)

  Duke exerts absolute control over Jason's property and staff.

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• Alan Squier (Leslie Howard)
• Gabrielle "Gabby" Maple (Bette Davis)
• Duke Mantee (Humphrey Bogart)
• Mrs. Edith Chisholm (Genevieve Tobin)
• Boze Hertzlinger (Dick Foran)
• Gramp Maple (Charley Grapewin)
• Lineman (Eddie Acuff)
• Mr. Chisholm (Paul Harvey)
• Jackie (Joe Sawyer)
• Ruby (Adrian Morris)
• Black Horse Troopers Commander (uncredited) (Arthur Aylesworth)
• Slim (Slim Thompson)