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 Mask · 1939The 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 Live · 1939Let 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 Came · 1939The 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.
Manpower · 1941Manpower
★ 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 Handle · 1938Too 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 Lorraine · 1943The 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 Skies · 1939Pirates 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 Manchu · 1940Drums 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.
Filmography
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Torture Money · 1937Torture Money
★ 6.31937
MovieCrimeDrama
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, police go after a fraud operation that stages automobile accidents to collect insurance money.
Chief of Police (uncredited)
Crash Donovan · 1936Crash Donovan
★ 8.01936
MovieDrama
A California Highway Patrolman gets involved with a smuggling ring.
Patrolman (uncredited)
Son of the Navy · 1940Son of the Navy
★ 6.21940
Movie
A runaway boy pretends to be the son of a Navy man, only to turn both their lives upside down.
Chief Petty Officer Pat Moote
Mutiny in the Big House · 1939Mutiny in the Big House
★ 5.31939
MovieDramaCrime
A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison...
Captain of Guards Ed Samson











