Character Relationship Map: Empty Holsters

Characters

• Clay Brent (played by Dick Foran) — protagonist
• Judy Ware (played by Patricia Walthall) — supporting
• Ace Cain (played by Emmett Vogan) — supporting
• Buck McGovern (played by Anderson Lawler) — supporting
• Tex Roberts (played by Glenn Strange) — supporting
• John Ware (played by Wilfred Lucas) — supporting
• Cutter Smith (played by George Chesebro) — supporting
• Tom Raines (played by Charles Le Moyne) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Ace Cain → Buck McGovern (Power Boss)
• Ace Cain → Cutter Smith (Power Boss)
• John Ware → Judy Ware (Family Father)
• Ace Cain → Judy Ware (Conflict Threatener)
• Clay Brent → Judy Ware (Romantic Love Interest)
• Clay Brent → Ace Cain (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Tom Raines → Tex Roberts (Professional Employer)
• Clay Brent → Tom Raines (Professional Employer)

Story Analysis

A wrongfully imprisoned cowboy uncovers a stagecoach robbery conspiracy, fights for his name, and leads a final confrontation to restore justice.

Plot Progression

1. The Frame-Up
2. Prison & Return
3. Investigation & Rescue
4. The Bank Showdown