Character Relationships in Hell's House
Peggy Gardner (played by Bette Davis) is a protagonist in Hell's House.
Matt Kelly (played by Pat O'Brien) appears in Hell's House.
Shorty (played by Frank Coghlan Jr.) appears in Hell's House.
Frank Gebhardt (played by Morgan Wallace) appears in Hell's House.
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Character Relationship Map: Hell's House
Hell's House (1932) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Peggy Gardner
(played by Bette Davis) — protagonist
Matt Kelly
(played by Pat O'Brien) — supporting
Shorty
(played by Frank Coghlan Jr.) — supporting
Frank Gebhardt
(played by Morgan Wallace) — supporting
Key Relationships
Frank Gebhardt → Shorty
(Narrative Advocate)
Peggy Gardner → Shorty
(Social Ally)
Shorty → Matt Kelly
(Conflict Victim Vs Perpetrator)
Peggy Gardner → Frank Gebhardt
(Alliance Informant & Journalist)
Matt Kelly → Frank Gebhardt
(Conflict Target Vs Investigator)
Matt Kelly → Peggy Gardner
(Romantic Boyfriend)
Story Analysis
A young man's loyalty to a bootlegger leads to imprisonment, friendship, and a tragic confrontation with systemic corruption.
Plot Progression
The Bootlegger's Shadow
Imprisonment and Friendship
Desperate Escape and Alliance
Confrontation and Tragic Truth
Directed by Howard Higgin
Hell's House (1932) · 5.3/10 · drama
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