Walter Burns

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:The_Front_Page
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Journalist
gptkbp:challenges moral boundaries
gptkbp:controls situations
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Ben_Hecht
gptkbp:created_character gptkb:Ben_Hecht
gptkbp:depicted_in charming
gptkbp:first_appearance 1928
gptkbp:gender male
gptkbp:has_a_reputation_for getting what he wants
gptkbp:has_relationship_with gptkb:Hildy_Johnson
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Walter Burns
gptkbp:is manipulative
gptkbp:is_a_central_figure_in the plot of The Front Page
gptkbp:is_a_character_that_often_faces gptkb:moral_ambiguity
consequences for his actions
gptkbp:is_a_character_that_often_finds_himself in precarious situations
gptkbp:is_a_character_that_often_has_to make difficult choices
navigate complex relationships
balance personal and professional life
gptkbp:is_a_character_that_often_uses gptkb:deception
his charm to manipulate others
gptkbp:is_a_character_that_often_uses_others to achieve his goals
gptkbp:is_a_character_that_thrives_on chaos
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in gptkb:American_theater
gptkbp:is_a_newspaper_editor gptkb:true
gptkbp:is_a_representation_of the competitive nature of journalism
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of the press's influence
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Journalist
gptkbp:is_character_in gptkb:His_Girl_Friday
gptkbp:is_characterized_by his quick wit
gptkbp:is_described_as_having a strong personality
gptkbp:is_involved_in a love triangle
gptkbp:is_involved_in_a_plot_to keep a story from breaking
gptkbp:is_known_for his cunning tactics
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other newspaper characters
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as the center of attention
a master manipulator
underestimated by others
in conflict with authority
misunderstood by his peers
seen as a villain by some
the subject of criticism.
gptkbp:is_often_described_as manipulative and clever
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in ethical dilemmas
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in self-serving
flawed hero
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:Jack_Lemmon
gptkbp:known_for manipulative personality
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:1974
gptkbp:narrative the challenges of love and career
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:occupation newspaper editor
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Jack_Lemmon
gptkb:Adolphe_Menjou
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:The_Front_Page
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Hildy_Johnson
gptkbp:symbolism the ethics of journalism
the cutthroat nature of news reporting
gptkbp:was_known_for gptkb:law_enforcement
ruthlessness
twist the truth
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:play
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4