Les Manning — Oiltown, U.S.A. Character Profile

About Les Manning

A ruthless Houston oil tycoon and Christine's father. He initially forbids his daughter from associating with religious ranchers and fires his employee Bob. After a phone call regarding Christine's safety during a fire and a televised sermon, he experiences a moral awakening and accepts God.

Character Facts

Played by

Paul Power

Appears in

Oiltown, U.S.A. (1953)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Les Manning — Narrative Redeemed Sinner — Les Manning (Paul Power)

  Les undergoes a profound character arc from antagonist to a spiritually awakened protagonist.

• Les Manning — Professional Prospect — Jim Tyler (Redd Harper)

  Jim represents a corporate target for land acquisition and oil exploration.

• Les Manning — Professional Employer — Bob Johnson (Robert Clarke)

  Les holds absolute authority as Bob's direct supervisor within the oil corporation.

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