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William Desmond

Acting1878–1949Horseheads, New York, USA

Biography

Starting out in dramatic parts, Desmond soon switched to westerns and action serials, and became a major western star. When the sound era began Desmond was almost 50 years old, and was soon relegated to supporting roles.

Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1878-01-23
Age71 years old at death
Date of Death† 1949-11-03
Place of BirthHorseheads, New York, USA
Known AsWilliam Mannion, The King of the Silent Serials, Bill Desmond

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Filmography

Flash Gordon
6.4

Flash Gordon

1936 · Sci-Fi

Phantom of the Opera
6.2

Phantom of the Opera

1943 · Horror

The Vanishing Shadow
7.1

The Vanishing Shadow

1934 · Sci-Fi

Frisco Kid
7.1

Frisco Kid

1935 · Adventure

Tall in the Saddle
6.6

Tall in the Saddle

1944 · Western

Phantom Lady
7.0

Phantom Lady

1944 · Mystery

Trail Street
6.5

Trail Street

1947 · Western

The Climax
5.5

The Climax

1944 · Music

The Mummy's Ghost
5.6

The Mummy's Ghost

1944 · Horror

Thank Your Lucky Stars
6.2

Thank Your Lucky Stars

1943 · Comedy

The Egg and I
7.1

The Egg and I

1947 · Comedy

The Boys from Syracuse
6.4

The Boys from Syracuse

1940 · Comedy

Naughty Marietta
5.4

Naughty Marietta

1935 · Music

The Naughty Nineties
6.7

The Naughty Nineties

1945 · Comedy

Thunder Mountain
6.0

Thunder Mountain

1947 · Action

Shadows of the North
10.0

Shadows of the North

1923 · Western

The Red Rider
7.0

The Red Rider

1934 · Comedy

7.0

Red Clay

1925 · Drama