William J. Kelly

Acting

William J. Kelly

Born June 16, 1875 · Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA

Died May 17, 1949 · aged 73

No biography available.

Known For

Six of a KindSix of a Kind · 1934
Six of a Kind
5.91934
MovieComedy
The Whinneys share expenses for their trip to Hollywood with George and Gracie and their great Dane. A clerk in Whinney's bank has put fifty thousand dollars in a suitcase, hoping to rob Whinney on the road, but instead Whinney takes another road and is himself arrested in Nevada.
Country Music HolidayCountry Music Holiday · 1958
Country Music Holiday
6.01958
MovieRomanceMusic
Tennessee singing G.I. Verne Brand travels to New York City after his Army discharge. Alongside his buddies, he convinces a former bookie turned record executive to sign him, leading to a massive publicity blitz and attention from socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor. The situation draws Verne's hometown sweetheart, Marietta. to the city just as Verne becomes a television sensation in a high-stakes network ratings battle. Ultimately, Verne chooses his roots over fame, returning to Tennessee with Marietta to open a local recording studio.
Afraid to TalkAfraid to Talk · 1932
Afraid to Talk
6.51932
MovieCrimeDrama
Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.
Back Door to HeavenBack Door to Heaven · 1939
Back Door to Heaven
4.81939
MovieCrimeDrama
The life of a young kid, who starts stealing small things to fit in with the "cool crowd".
The Woman AccusedThe Woman Accused · 1933
The Woman Accused
6.01933
MovieDrama
Jeffrey and Glenda are two lovers about to embark on a three-day cruise to nowhere. Their plan is to be married on board by the ship's captain. As Glenda is packing to leave, she receives a threatening phone call from her obsessed, former lover Leo. Glenda confronts Leo and tells him that it's over. Leo, a high-powered attorney calls a hit man to have Jeffrey eliminated. Glenda knocks Leo over the head before he can give the hit man a name. Leo is dead. Glenda sneaks back into her apartment, goes off on the cruise with Jeffrey and pretends that all is swell. Leo's partner, Stephen Bessemer, suspects Glenda and follows her to the ship. Bessemer stages a mock trial aboard the ship and cleverly draws a confession from Glenda. Jeffrey, also an attorney, represents Glenda when she is arrested upon arriving on shore. A skeptical district attorney, and the fact that Jeffrey horsewhips the star witness (the hit man), combine to get Glenda completely off the hook.
Bridge to the SunBridge to the Sun · 1961
Bridge to the Sun
6.91961
MovieDramaRomance
Tells the true story of American Gwen Terasaki, who falls in love with, then marries a Japanese diplomat. When World War II breaks out, they encounter animosity and trouble from both sides.
Below the SeaBelow the Sea · 1933
Below the Sea
6.71933
MovieAdventure
A wealthy woman funds an underwater expedition to explore for marine life, but what she doesn't know is that her "colleagues" have other intentions.
Parisian NightsParisian Nights · 1925
Parisian Nights
4.01925
MovieDramaRomance
American sculptress Adele La Rue, working in Paris, lacks the inspiration to create a masterpiece, until Jean Ballard, a wild apache leader, takes refuge from the police in her apartment.

Movies

Six of a KindSix of a Kind · 1934
Six of a Kind
5.91934
MovieComedy
The Whinneys share expenses for their trip to Hollywood with George and Gracie and their great Dane. A clerk in Whinney's bank has put fifty thousand dollars in a suitcase, hoping to rob Whinney on the road, but instead Whinney takes another road and is himself arrested in Nevada.
Country Music HolidayCountry Music Holiday · 1958
Country Music Holiday
6.01958
MovieRomanceMusic
Tennessee singing G.I. Verne Brand travels to New York City after his Army discharge. Alongside his buddies, he convinces a former bookie turned record executive to sign him, leading to a massive publicity blitz and attention from socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor. The situation draws Verne's hometown sweetheart, Marietta. to the city just as Verne becomes a television sensation in a high-stakes network ratings battle. Ultimately, Verne chooses his roots over fame, returning to Tennessee with Marietta to open a local recording studio.
Afraid to TalkAfraid to Talk · 1932
Afraid to Talk
6.51932
MovieCrimeDrama
Corrupt politicians resort to murder and blackmail when a young boy accidentally witnesses them taking payoffs.
Back Door to HeavenBack Door to Heaven · 1939
Back Door to Heaven
4.81939
MovieCrimeDrama
The life of a young kid, who starts stealing small things to fit in with the "cool crowd".
The Woman AccusedThe Woman Accused · 1933
The Woman Accused
6.01933
MovieDrama
Jeffrey and Glenda are two lovers about to embark on a three-day cruise to nowhere. Their plan is to be married on board by the ship's captain. As Glenda is packing to leave, she receives a threatening phone call from her obsessed, former lover Leo. Glenda confronts Leo and tells him that it's over. Leo, a high-powered attorney calls a hit man to have Jeffrey eliminated. Glenda knocks Leo over the head before he can give the hit man a name. Leo is dead. Glenda sneaks back into her apartment, goes off on the cruise with Jeffrey and pretends that all is swell. Leo's partner, Stephen Bessemer, suspects Glenda and follows her to the ship. Bessemer stages a mock trial aboard the ship and cleverly draws a confession from Glenda. Jeffrey, also an attorney, represents Glenda when she is arrested upon arriving on shore. A skeptical district attorney, and the fact that Jeffrey horsewhips the star witness (the hit man), combine to get Glenda completely off the hook.
Bridge to the SunBridge to the Sun · 1961
Bridge to the Sun
6.91961
MovieDramaRomance
Tells the true story of American Gwen Terasaki, who falls in love with, then marries a Japanese diplomat. When World War II breaks out, they encounter animosity and trouble from both sides.
Below the SeaBelow the Sea · 1933
Below the Sea
6.71933
MovieAdventure
A wealthy woman funds an underwater expedition to explore for marine life, but what she doesn't know is that her "colleagues" have other intentions.
Parisian NightsParisian Nights · 1925
Parisian Nights
4.01925
MovieDramaRomance
American sculptress Adele La Rue, working in Paris, lacks the inspiration to create a masterpiece, until Jean Ballard, a wild apache leader, takes refuge from the police in her apartment.
King of the JungleKing of the Jungle · 1933
King of the Jungle
5.81933
MovieAdventureAction
A white youth raised in the jungle by animals is captured by a safari and brought back to civilization as an attraction in a circus.
Proud FleshProud Flesh · 1925
Proud Flesh
7.21925
MovieComedyDrama
The snooty Fernanda decides to leave Spain to visit her uncle in San Francisco in order to escape the attentions of the dandy, amorous Don Diego, but he follows her. She is rescued from a wild taxi ride by a passerby who owns a huge plumbing company. Believing him to be a common plumber, she snubs him, but he pursues her and a romantic rivalry is born.
Secret StringsSecret Strings · 1918
Secret Strings
1918
MovieCrimeDrama
In this detective picture, Janet marries Raoul Newell but leaves him when she finds out he is a thief. However, when he comes to her and asks her to help retrieve some papers stolen from him by Mr. and Mrs. Giles, she agrees and goes to work for the couple as a maid. But in reality, Raoul is after the couple's jewels.
Lily of the DustLily of the Dust · 1924
Lily of the Dust
8.01924
MovieDrama
Lily, a poor and friendless orphan, is married to a sensual and elderly Colonel in the German army who divorces her when he finds her with a former officer sweetheart. Introduced by a girl friend to Bohemian society, Lily loses the love of the young officer and marries her former lover, a wealthy art connoisseur.
The Caretaker's DaughterThe Caretaker's Daughter · 1925
The Caretaker's Daughter
4.01925
MovieComedy
The two-reel silent film comedy The Caretaker's Daughter was distributed by Pathe in 1925. Produced by the prolific Hal Roach, the film stars the great Charley Chase in a case of multiple incarnations!