Joe Martin (played by Robert Lowery) is a protagonist in Arson, Inc..
Los Angeles firefighter in the Arson Detail. Goes undercover after being fired to expose an insurance fraud ring run by Frederick Fender and Thomas Peyson. Collaborates with undercover cop Murph and teacher Jane Jennings to thwart arson attempts and apprehend Pete Purdy. Thomas Peyson (played by Byron Foulger) appears in Arson, Inc..
Fur store owner initially suspected of arson. Revealed to be in cahoots with insurance agent Frederick Fender. Evades Joe Martin's initial visit by sneaking out a back door.
Arson, Inc. (1949) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Joe Martin
(played by Robert Lowery) — protagonist
Los Angeles firefighter in the Arson Detail. Goes undercover after being fired to expose an insurance fraud ring run by Frederick Fender and Thomas Peyson. Collaborates with undercover cop Murph and t...
Thomas Peyson
(played by Byron Foulger) — supporting
Fur store owner initially suspected of arson. Revealed to be in cahoots with insurance agent Frederick Fender. Evades Joe Martin's initial visit by sneaking out a back door.
Key Relationships
Joe Martin → Thomas Peyson
(Professional Investigator)
Story Analysis
A firefighter infiltrates an insurance fraud ring to expose a series of suspicious fires and bring the arsonists to justice.
Plot Progression
The Arson Investigation
Undercover Infiltration
Warehouse Showdown
Final Confrontation
Directed by William Berke
Arson, Inc. (1949) · 5.5/10 · action, crime, drama
