William Desmond
Acting

William Desmond

1878-1949

Known for Phantom of the Opera, The Mummy's Ghost, Phantom Lady.

5 linked movie credits shown
Born01/23/1878
Died11/03/1949
AgeDied at 71
BirthplaceHorseheads, New York, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asWilliam Mannion, The King of the Silent Serials, Bill Desmond

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.

Movie Credits

Heroes of the West poster

Heroes of the West (1932)

As John Blaine

Western

 The Mummy's Ghost poster

The Mummy's Ghost (1944)

As Museum Tourist (uncredited)

Horror, Fantasy

 Tall in the Saddle poster

Tall in the Saddle (1944)

As Townsman (uncredited)

Western

 Phantom of the Opera poster

Phantom of the Opera (1943)

As Stagehand (uncredited)

Horror, Romance

 Thank Your Lucky Stars poster

Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943)

As Gower Gulch Cowboy (uncredited)

Comedy, Music