Paul E. Burns (with Bob Hope) in Son of Paleface
Paul E. Burns (1881 - 1967)
Film Deaths[]
- The Mummy's Tomb (1942) [Jim, the Caretaker] Dies of fright in the hospital off screen from seeing Lon Chaney Jr., his death was revealed in a newspaper.
- Mysterious Intruder (1946) [Edward Stillwell]: Stabbed in the back (off-camera) by Mike Mazurki in Paul’s pawnshop, while Helen Mowery looks on in horror; we only see Mike bringing the knife down, followed by Helen’s reaction.
- Relentless (1948) [Len Briggs]: Shot out of picture with his partner Hank Patterson after they enter their cabin and we see through the window as Frank Fenton and Barton MacLane open fire to steal the map to their gold claim. (Thanks to Brian)
- Son of Paleface (1952) [Ebenezer Hawkins]: Shot in the head (off-screen) by Bill Williams; his body is shown afterwards when Bob Hope discovers him.
- Domino Kid (1957) [Tom 'Pop' Barnes]: Shot in the chest at very close range by Rory Calhoun as they stand at the saloon bar and Paul goes for his gun. Third of the 5 men Rory is pursuing. (Thanks to Brian)
TV Deaths[]
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Blessington Method (1959) [Fisherman]: Stating that he is 93yrs old to Dick York, he is unaware that Dick is about to kill him which he does by pushing him off the jetty into the bay so he drowns. (Thanks to Brian)
Gallery[]
Paul E. Burns (in bed) in The Mummy's Tomb