William Elmer

Acting

William Elmer

Born April 25, 1869 · Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA

Died February 24, 1945 · aged 75

No biography available.

Known For

Kitty FoyleKitty Foyle · 1940
Kitty Foyle
6.61940
MovieDramaRomance
A hard-working, white-collar girl falls in love with a young socialite, but meets with his family's disapproval.
The Magnificent AmbersonsThe Magnificent Ambersons · 1942
The Magnificent Ambersons
7.31942
MovieDramaRomance
The spoiled young heir to the decaying Amberson fortune comes between his widowed mother and the man she has always loved.
Les MisérablesLes Misérables · 1935
Les Misérables
7.11935
MovieDramaHistory
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
The Rose of the RanchoThe Rose of the Rancho · 1914
The Rose of the Rancho
4.01914
MovieRomanceWestern
Esra Kincaid takes land by force and, having taken the Espinoza land, his sights are set on the Castro rancho. Government agent Kearney holds him off till the cavalry shows up and he can declare his love for Juanita, called “the Rose of the Rancho.”
A Gentleman of LeisureA Gentleman of Leisure · 1915
A Gentleman of Leisure
1915
MovieComedyAction
A young New York society man makes a bet that he can rob a house and get away without being caught by the police. Things turn out to be not as easy as they seem.
Shotgun JonesShotgun Jones · 1914
Shotgun Jones
1914
MovieWestern
Thomas Lattier is a well-to-do westerner in the cattle business. One fine day he sells a herd of cattle, receiving for it cash payment in bills of large denomination. He proceeds to town alone to deposit it in his bank. Two bad men, Bretall and Hayes, have learned of the deal and trail him with a view to securing the money.
Ready MoneyReady Money · 1914
Ready Money
1914
MovieComedyDrama
Edward Abeles and Theodore Roberts as a couple of prospectors who get involved with greedy city types on a business trip to New York.
The RagamuffinThe Ragamuffin · 1916
The Ragamuffin
1916
MovieDrama
In planning to break into the house of the wealthy Bob Van Dyke, Jenny's stepfather decides that his stepdaughter should do most of the dirty work, and Jenny, not wanting to disappoint him, grudgingly agrees. As soon as she enters the house, Bob catches her, but then goes back to his bedroom after making her give her word not to take anything. Jenny breaks her promise...

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The Sunset TrailThe Sunset Trail · 1917
The Sunset Trail
1917
MovieDrama
Tomboy Bess Aiken grows up quickly when her mother deserts her father to elope with wealthy Easterner Vernon Treloar. Left alone with her father, Bess begins to long for feminine companionship, and when an opportunity arises for Bess to visit her newly-remarried mother, her father consents. The little girl soon finds herself in a fairytale world of beautiful gowns and extravagant luxury. Believing that anything her mother does must be correct, Bess soon learns to smoke and drink, much to the displeasure of Kirke Livingston, who loves her but fears she has inherited her mother's weaknesses. Bess disregards his warnings until one day she finds her mother embracing another man. Disillusioned, she departs immediately for her father's cabin, traveling through the woods all night. At daybreak, Kirke finds her and wins her hand in marriage.

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