William Desmond

1878-01-23 – 1949-11-03 (age 71) Horseheads, New York, USA

Biography

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.

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Known For

Phantom of the Opera

1943

as Stagehand (uncredited)

Tall in the Saddle

1944

as Townsman (uncredited)

The Naughty Nineties

1945

as Showboat Customer (uncredited)

Naughty Marietta

1935

as Gendarme Chief (uncredited)

Flash Gordon

1936

as Hawkman Lookout Captain

Phantom Lady

1944

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

No Defense

1929

as John Harper

The Criminal

1916

as Donald White

Duped

1925

as John Morgan

No Children

1929

as Self

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Hello, 'Frisco

1924

as William Desmond

The Pretender

1918

as Bob Baldwin

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First Aid

1931

as Chief of Police

Trail Street

1947

as Townsman (uncredited)

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Time Locks and Diamonds

1917

as Silver Jim Farrel

The Climax

1944

as Backstage Technician (Uncredited)

Frontier Days

1934

as Sheriff Barnes

Thank Your Lucky Stars

1943

as Gower Gulch Cowboy (uncredited)

Frisco Kid

1935

as Vigilante Hangman (uncredited)

The Egg and I

1947

as Spectator at Country Dance (Uncredited)