William Royle

Acting

William Royle

Born March 21, 1887 · Rochester, New York, USA

Died August 9, 1940 · aged 53

William Royle was born on March 22, 1887 in Rochester, New York. He was an actor, known for Drums of Fu Manchu (1940), The Rains Came (1939) and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940). He died on August 9, 1940 in Los Angeles, California.

Known For

The Man in the Iron MaskThe Man in the Iron Mask · 1939
The Man in the Iron Mask
7.11939
MovieAdventureHistory
Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.
Let Us LiveLet Us Live · 1939
Let Us Live
6.81939
MovieCrimeDrama
When a confused eyewitness identifies New York City cabbie Brick Tennant as a killer, he is sentenced to death for a murder that he wasn't involved in. Though no one is willing to listen to the innocent prisoner's pleas for freedom, Brick's faithful fiancée, Mary, knows that her lover is innocent because she was with him when the crime was committed. As the scheduled execution draws ever nearer, Mary begins to investigate the murder herself.
The Rains CameThe Rains Came · 1939
The Rains Came
6.11939
MovieDramaRomance
Indian aristocrat Rama Safti returns from medical training in the U.S. to give his life to the poor folk of Ranchipur. Lady Edwina and her drunken artist ex-lover Tom Ransome get in the way, but everyone shapes up when faced by earthquake, flooding, and plague.
ManpowerManpower · 1941
Manpower
6.51941
MovieCrimeDrama
Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.
Too Hot to HandleToo Hot to Handle · 1938
Too Hot to Handle
6.01938
MovieComedyAdventure
While in Shanghai reporting on the Sino-Japanese war, Chris Hunter, a shrewd news reporter, meets pilot Alma Harding. She does not trust him, but he manages to hire her as his assistant. During an adventurous expedition through the jungles of South America, her opinion of him begins to change.
The Cross of LorraineThe Cross of Lorraine · 1943
The Cross of Lorraine
6.51943
MovieWarDrama
French soldiers surrender to lying Nazis and are herded into a barbaric prison of war camp. From there they plan an uprising.
Pirates of the SkiesPirates of the Skies · 1939
Pirates of the Skies
9.01939
MovieDrama
Cafe waitress Barbara Whitney refuses to acknowledge her marriage to Air Policeman Nick Conlon until he upgrades his career. He does so by infiltrating a hi-jacking gang, posing as passengers, that robs airplanes carrying valuable items and money, and parachuting their escape from the scene of the crime.
Drums of Fu ManchuDrums of Fu Manchu · 1940
Drums of Fu Manchu
6.31940
MovieFantasyHorror
The nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. His nemesi, Dr. Nayland Smith and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. In 1943 the serial was edited together into a feature movie also called Drums of Fu Manchu.

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