Acting

William Fairbanks

Born May 24, 1894 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Died April 1, 1945 · aged 50

From Wikipedia William Fairbanks (May 24, 1894 – April 1, 1945) was an American actor. He appeared in over 65 silent era motion pictures between 1916 and 1928. His first film role was as Capt. Pierre Thierry in the war drama Somewhere in France (1916) starring Louise Glaum and Howard C. Hickman. He was then living at 20 Horizon Avenue in Venice, California, where he registered to vote. He appear…

Known For

Speed MadSpeed Mad · 1925
Speed Mad
7.01925
MovieActionDrama
Bill Sanford (William Fairbanks), a daredevil race-car driver, is abducted by his main competitor Alan Lawson (Lloyd Whitlock) and his henchmen, on the eve of a race he hopes will win him $5,000. But he escapes his captors and arrives ate the race track just in time to drive his speedster to victory. With the prize money, he saves the father, Charles Hampton (Charles K. French) of his sweetheart Betty Hampton (Edith Roberts) from losing the family.
Women FirstWomen First · 1924
Women First
7.01924
MovieDrama
Directed by B. Reeves Eason. With William Fairbanks, Eva Novak, Lydia Knott, Bob Rhodes.
The Handsome BruteThe Handsome Brute · 1925
The Handsome Brute
8.01925
MovieDrama
After being wrongly dismissed from the New York City police department, police officer Larry 'O'Day (William Fairbanks) reveals an internationally-known detective John Granger (Lee Shumway) to be a cheap crook. He is promoted and reinstated and marries his ever-faithful sweetheart Nelly Egan (Virginia Lee Corbin.)
The Fatal MistakeThe Fatal Mistake · 1924
The Fatal Mistake
9.01924
MovieActionCrime
After being fired from his job on the Evening Star newspaper, cub reporter Jack Darwin (William Fairbanks) , with the help of an undercover police woman, Ethel Bennett (Eva Novak), prevents the theft of the valuable Riko jewels. Jack gets his job back...and marries Ethel.
The New ChampionThe New Champion · 1925
The New Champion
8.01925
MovieDrama
When prizefighter "Knockout" Riley (Frank Hagney) injures his hand in a car accident, Bob (William Fairbanks), a blacksmith's assistant enters a championship bout in his place...and wins the fight and the damsel.
The Down GradeThe Down Grade · 1927
The Down Grade
7.01927
MovieAction
Ted Lanning works for his father's railroad company. He is demoted to a manual labor position on a dangerous mountain section of the track known as the "down grade". Ted must prove his worth while dealing with a gang of hijackers and competing for the affection of Molly Crane.
The Law RustlersThe Law Rustlers · 1923
The Law Rustlers
7.01923
MovieDramaWestern
Phil Stanley (William Fairbanks) and Harry Hartley (Edmond Cobb) are traveling toward Alaska when they come to a town controlled by scoundrels. The leaders of the town banish Phil and Harry, but they refuse to leave and send Glory (Ena Gregory) to summon the sheriff from a neighboring town to assist them. The sheriff comes to Phil's rescue and arrests the town council of scoundrels.
Under the Black EagleUnder the Black Eagle · 1928
Under the Black Eagle
5.01928
MovieDramaWar
A German Shepherd Dog and the people he loves are entangled in World War One.

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