Martin — The Singing Cowboy Character Profile

About Martin

The greedy business partner of ranch owner Steve Stevens. He murders Steve, burns the barn, and paralyzes Lou Ann before befriending her to locate a secret gold mine. He steals Gene's wagon and is eventually arrested after his gang exposes his crimes.

Character Facts

Played by

Lon Chaney Jr.

Appears in

The Singing Cowboy (1936)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Martin — Conflict Murderer — Steve Stevens (John Van Pelt)

  Greed-driven betrayal and homicide.

• Martin — Conflict Rival — Gene Autry (Gene Autry)

  Antagonistic rivalry over resources and safety.

• Martin — Conflict Kidnapper — Helen Blake (Lois Wilde)

  Coercive capture for leverage and escape.

• Martin — Power Leader — Martin (Lon Chaney Jr.)

  Hierarchical command structure among outlaws.

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More characters from The Singing Cowboy

• Gene Autry (Gene Autry)
• Frog Millhouse (Smiley Burnette)
• Helen Blake (Lois Wilde)
• Lou Ann Stevens (Ann Gillis)
• Gene's Horse (Champion)
• Sheriff (Jack Rockwell)
• Henry Blake (Earle Hodgins)
• Herbert Trenton (Earl Eby)
• Steve Stevens (John Van Pelt)