Peter Laxter — The Case of the Black Cat Character Profile

About Peter Laxter

Invalid patriarch whose death and altered will trigger the Black Cat case.

Peter Laxter — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Wealth management, Family control, Estate planning

• Strength: 2/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Harry Davenport

Appears in

The Case of the Black Cat (1936)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Peter Laxter — Family Grandfather — Frank Oafley (Craig Reynolds)

  Peter is Frank's grandfather within the Laxter family.

  The plot identifies Frank Oafley as one of Peter Laxter's two grandsons.

• Peter Laxter — Family Grandfather — Sam Laxter (Bill Elliott)

  Peter is Sam's grandfather within the Laxter family.

  The plot identifies Sam Laxter as Peter Laxter's grandson.

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