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William Desmond
Acting
23 Jan 1878
† 03 Nov 1949
Horseheads, 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.
Also Known As
William Mannion, The King of the Silent Serials, Bill Desmond
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William Desmond's Movies
62%
Phantom of the Opera
12 Aug 1943
70%
Phantom Lady
28 Jan 1944
56%
The Mummy's Ghost
30 Jun 1944
66%
Tall in the Saddle
29 Sept 1944
71%
The Egg and I
01 May 1947
64%
Flash Gordon
06 Apr 1936
62%
Thank Your Lucky Stars
25 Sept 1943
55%
The Climax
20 Oct 1944
67%
The Naughty Nineties
20 Jun 1945
69%
Strange Confession
05 Oct 1945
54%
Naughty Marietta
29 Mar 1935
62%
The Extra Girl
28 Oct 1923
62%
The Extra Girl
28 Oct 1923
65%
Trail Street
19 Feb 1947
42%
Desert Command
31 May 1946
71%
Frisco Kid
30 Nov 1935
57%
The Three Musketeers
07 Apr 1933
49%
The Rawhide Terror
19 Mar 1934
64%
The Boys from Syracuse
30 Jul 1940
65%
Junior G-Men
01 Nov 1940