Character Relationship Map: Buried Alive

Characters

• Joan Wright (played by Beverly Roberts) — protagonist
• Johnny Martin (played by Robert Wilcox) — supporting
• Jim Henderson (played by Paul McVey) — supporting
• Dr. Robert Lee (played by Stephen Chase) — supporting
• Ernie Matthews (played by George Pembroke) — supporting
• Ira Hanes (played by Ted Osborne) — supporting
• Gus Barth (played by George Lynn) — supporting
• Riley (played by Ben Alexander) — supporting
• Rutledge (played by Boyd Irwin) — supporting
• Manning (played by Wheeler Oakman) — supporting
• The Kid (played by Norman Budd) — supporting
• Wegley (played by James McNamara) — minor
• Mike Gurney (played by Joe McGuinn) — minor
• Guard (played by Al Ferguson) — minor
• Joe Rizinsky (played by Joe Caits) — minor
• Prosecuting Attorney Gerald Storm (played by Robert Fiske) — minor
• Big Billy (played by Don Rowan) — minor
• Carson (played by Dave O'Brien) — minor
• Al Garrity (played by Robert McKenzie) — minor
• Charlie Blake (played by Edward Earle) — minor

Story Analysis

Tracks the behind-the-scenes development, casting changes, distribution, and critical reception of the 1939 film.

Plot Progression

1. Pre-Production & Casting
2. Filming & Completion
3. Theatrical Distribution
4. Critical Reception & Legacy