Willard Parker

Acting

Willard Parker

Born February 6, 1912 · New York City, New York, USA

Died December 4, 1996 · aged 84

Willard Parker (born Worster Van Eps, February 5, 1912 – December 4, 1996) was an American film and television actor. He was a leading man under contract to Columbia Pictures in the 1940s and starred in the TV series Tales of the Texas Rangers (1955–58).

Known For

Kiss Me KateKiss Me Kate · 1953
Kiss Me Kate
6.51953
MovieMusicComedy
A pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.
The VanquishedThe Vanquished · 1953
The Vanquished
4.91953
MovieDramaAction
A man returns to his home -- a post Civil-War village -- and finds the law is in the hands of a few scrupulous people.
A Slight Case of MurderA Slight Case of Murder · 1938
A Slight Case of Murder
6.41938
MovieComedyCrime
Former bootlegger Remy Marco has a slight problem with foreclosing bankers, a prospective son-in-law, and four hard-to-explain corpses.
That Certain WomanThat Certain Woman · 1937
That Certain Woman
5.61937
MovieDramaRomance
A gangster's widow fights for love despite society's disapproval.
The Mating of MillieThe Mating of Millie · 1948
The Mating of Millie
6.91948
MovieComedyRomance
Self-sufficient in life and successful in business, prim and proper Millie McGonigle wants just one more thing, a child. When she asks to adopt orphan Tommy Bassett, but learns that she will first have to have a husband, Millie turns to a recently fired bus driver, Doug Andrews. Though he has no interest in marriage, Doug offers to help Millie find a husband by transforming her into a beautiful and exciting woman, one who catches the eye of two eligible bachelors, including the orphanage's president.
You Gotta Stay HappyYou Gotta Stay Happy · 1948
You Gotta Stay Happy
6.81948
MovieComedyRomance
Indecisive heiress Dee Dee Dillwood is pushed into marrying her sixth fiancée, but unable to face the wedding night, she flees into the adjacent hotel room of commercial pilot Marvin Payne, who just wants to sleep. She then persuades him to take her to California.
The Earth Dies ScreamingThe Earth Dies Screaming · 1964
The Earth Dies Screaming
6.31964
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A crack test pilot lands to find the planet has been devastated by unknown forces. There are a few survivors, so he organizes them in a plan to ward off control by a group of killer robots.
The Secret FuryThe Secret Fury · 1950
The Secret Fury
5.51950
MovieCrimeDrama
The wedding of Ellen and David is halted by a stranger who insists that the bride is already married to someone else. Though the flabbergasted Ellen denies the charge, the interloper produces enough evidence that his accusation must be investigated. Ellen and David travel to the small coastal town where her first wedding allegedly occurred. There, they meet a number of individuals whose stories make Ellen question her own sanity.

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WacoWaco · 1966
Waco
6.71966
MovieActionRomance
Preacher Sam Stone and his new beautiful wife Jill stand by the grave of Sheriff Billy Kelly, who died trying to bring law-and-order to Emporia, Wyoming. Among the mourners are businessman George Gates, mayor Ned West and his daughter Patricia. The mayor rejects Gates' suggestion that he release gunfighter Waco from jail to clean up the town. When Patricia is attacked by a cowboy after leaving her boyfriend Scotty Moore, the mayor finally decides it is time accept the governor;s offer of amnesty for Waco. Jill Stone's first reaction, when learning that Waco has been released, is to leave town before Waco finds out that she, his former fiancée, has married the town preacher while Waco was in jail. Town boss Joe Gore is not overjoyed, either, but Ike and Pete Jenner eagerly await the chance to shoot Waco for the death of their brother. Written by Les Adams

Pete Jenner