William Desmond
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Prince and Betty
as John Maude
1919
The Vanishing Rider
as Jim Davis / The Vanishing Rider
1928
Peer Gynt
as The Parson
1915
Captain of His Soul
as Horace
1918
The Rustler's Roundup
as San Dimas Sheriff Holden
1933
When Lightning Strikes
as Marshal Jack Stevens
1934
Phantom of the Opera
as Stagehand (uncredited)
1943
The Mummy's Ghost
as Museum Tourist (uncredited)
1944
The Policeman and the Baby
as The Policeman
1921
Master of His Home
as Carson Stewart
1917
The Return of the Durango Kid
as Street Ambusher (uncredited)
1945
Mr. Broadway
as 1st Suitor (archive footage)
1933
The Lightning Warrior
as Townsman (uncredited)
1931
Song of the Gringo
as Bailiff
1936
Phantom Lady
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1944
Wild Waters
as Sheriff Manning
1935
The Extra Girl
as Himself
1923
The Last Frontier
as General Custer
1932
Crack-Up
as Police Chief
1934
The Broken Coin
1936