# Tolliver Watt — Short Fiction character guide

> Tolliver Watt in Short Fiction by Henry Kuttner.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Watt, See Watt, Tolliver, the dazed Watt, Even Tolliver Watt

**First appearance:** 0000-the-secret-of-kralitz

## Snapshot

The owner of Summit Studios, a man whose power over contracts and stars makes him the gatekeeper everyone must charm, corner, or outmaneuver.

## Who they are

Tolliver Watt owns Summit Studios outright and spends wakeful nights because his top box-office star, DeeDee Fleming, refuses to sign a long-term contract. He is no fool, but he is also leaving for Paris, which makes him both the obstacle and the opportunity for anyone seeking a release. His impending departure sets a ticking clock on every scheme aimed at him.

## Relationships

### [Nicholas Martin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/characters/nicholas_martin)

_friendship_

Nicholas and Tolliver are close allies and companions, often working together on shared goals.

### [Nicholas Martin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/characters/nicholas_martin)

_friendship_

Nicholas and Tolliver are close allies and companions, often working together on shared goals.

### [Nicholas Martin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/characters/nicholas_martin)

_friendship_

Nicholas and Tolliver are close allies and companions, often working together on shared goals.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/chapters/i)

The owner of Summit Studios, who holds Martin's contract and is leaving for Paris.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/chapters/ii)

The studio executive who observes the conflict between Martin and St. Cyr with cautious interest.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_27_se/chapters/iii)

Martin's producer, who signs the contract release but is pressured by St. Cyr.

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