Paul Hurst

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Characters played by Paul Hurst

Frederick Carson — Angel and the Badman (1947)

A rancher whose dam diverts the stream and leaves the Worth family's irrigation ditches dry. Quirt confronts and intimidates him into opening the dam, ending the immediate water dispute between Carson and the Worths.

Capt. Donahue — Island of Lost Souls (1932)

The captain who takes Ruth to Moreau's island after she seeks help finding Parker. He tries to reach the ship and retrieve his crew, but Moreau sends Ouran to stop him; Ouran attacks and kills him before he can complete the rescue.

Chickenfoot — The Westerner (1940)

Judge Bean's primary henchman whose stolen horse triggers Cole Harden's arrival and initial accusation in Vinegaroon.

Sheriff — Edison, the Man (1940)

Local law enforcement officer.

Mehaffy - Policeman — The Racketeer (1929)

A police officer who chases away the street punks harassing the violinist. When Tony passes out, Mehaffy is about to arrest him for vagrancy, but Mahlon intervenes with money and asks the officer to put Tony in a taxi so he can get a night's accommodation at the YMCA.

Muggsy — The Legion of Missing Men (1937)

An American Legionnaire serving in the 20th Marching Company, Muggsy is one of Bob Carter's comrades. When Don is taken by the insurgents, Muggsy deserts with Bob and Bilgey to try to bring him back. The three are captured by the Shiek, and Muggsy later joins the disgraced Legionnaires in turning their machine guns against the insurgent attack on the French fort.

Bull Morgan — Borrowed Wives (1930)

Bull is a motorcycle policeman who pursues Peter and Julia. He loves Julia, and his pursuit adds another complication to the scheme in which she is posing as Peter's wife while Alice's arrival is delayed.

Sergeant Daly — The Runaway Bride (1930)

A police sergeant investigating the jewelry-store robbery and the stolen necklace. He questions Clara after Dugan's death and suspects Richard Mercer of being Dugan's associate, taking him and Mary in for further questioning. Later, Daly catches Clara when she tries to slip away alone, and she surrenders the pearls in exchange for leniency.

Page — Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring (1941)

Hospital staff member or messenger providing logistical support to the investigation.

Ben Riddle — The Arizona Ranger (1948)

A ranch associate who joins Rawhide in intervening when Quirt attacks the stagecoach carrying Nimino. Later, Quirt’s gang rustles Rawhide’s cattle and kills Ben, prompting Rawhide and his ranch hands to seize Quirt, whom they believe responsible. Ben’s death escalates the conflict between the ranchers and Quirt’s gang.

Slats O'Dell — Petticoat Politics (1941)

Henchman for gangster Guy Markwell, lures Joe into political betting schemes.

Bartender — Cafe Society (1939)

A bartender at the club, he calls Chris out for her brash behavior after she persuades the owner to fire Bells, a singer and friend of Crick. His criticism leads Chris to reconsider her actions: she asks for Bells to be rehired and admits to Crick that she has been an awful fool.

Career Overview

Paul Hurst has 246 screen credits in a career dating back to 1912. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently The Hazards of Helen with 3 titles. Signature works include Pioneer Marshal, The Missourians, The Old Frontier. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
246
Birth Date
1888-10-14 00:00:00
Birth Place
Traver, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3371485), public domain (CC0).