William Desmond

Acting

William Desmond

Born January 23, 1878 · Horseheads, New York, USA

Died November 3, 1949 · aged 71

Starting out in dramatic parts, Desmond soon switched to westerns and action serials, and became a major western star. When the sound era began Desmond was almost 50 years old, and was soon relegated to supporting roles.

Known For

Phantom of the OperaPhantom of the Opera · 1943
Phantom of the Opera
★ 6.21943
MovieHorrorRomance
Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Dubois the star of the opera and wreak revenge on those who stole his music.
Phantom LadyPhantom Lady · 1944
Phantom Lady
★ 6.91944
MovieMysteryThriller
A devoted secretary embarks on a dangerous mission to try to find the elusive woman who may prove her boss didn't murder his wife.
The Egg and IThe Egg and I · 1947
The Egg and I
★ 7.01947
MovieComedyRomance
World War II veteran Bob MacDonald surprises his new wife, Betty, by quitting his city job and moving them to a dilapidated farm in the country. While Betty gamely struggles with managing the crumbling house and holding off nosy neighbors and a recalcitrant pig, Bob makes plans for crops and livestock. The couple's bliss is shaken by a visit from a beautiful farm owner, who seems to want more from Bob than just managing her property.
Trail StreetTrail Street · 1947
Trail Street
★ 6.51947
MovieWestern
Bat Masterson's old friend Billy Burns convinces him to become marshal of Liberal, Kansas and help the residents fight drought and a destructive range war.
The Mummy's GhostThe Mummy's Ghost · 1944
The Mummy's Ghost
★ 5.61944
MovieHorrorFantasy
An Egyptian high priest travels to America to reclaim the bodies of ancient Egyptian princess Ananka and her living guardian mummy Kharis. Learning that Ananka's spirit has been reincarnated into another body, he kidnaps a young woman of Egyptian descent with a mysterious resemblance to the princess. However, the high priest's greedy desires cause him to lose control of the mummy...
The ClimaxThe Climax · 1944
The Climax
★ 5.51944
MovieMusicHorror
Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.
Tall in the SaddleTall in the Saddle · 1944
Tall in the Saddle
★ 6.61944
MovieWestern
When Rocklin arrives in a western town he finds that the rancher who hired him as a foreman has been murdered. He is out to solve the murder and thwart the scheming to take the ranch from its rightful owner.
Naughty MariettaNaughty Marietta · 1935
Naughty Marietta
★ 5.51935
MovieMusicRomance
In order to avoid a prearranged marriage, a rebellious French princess sheds her identity and escapes to colonial New Orleans, where she finds an unlikely true love.

Filmography

Sort