William Elmer
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Elmer reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of William Elmer's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Elmer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Magnificent Ambersons, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Elmer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Elmer's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Elmer.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Servant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kitty Foyle | Neway (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Les Misérables | Lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Condemned! | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Night Hawk | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Whipping Boss | Spike (as Billy Elmer) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | In Search of a Thrill | Percy (the valet) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Iron to Gold | Bat Piper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Big Town Round-Up | Jerry Casey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Road Demon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Prairie Trails | Rod Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Forbidden Trails | Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Pinto | Lousy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Alias Mike Moran | Tick Flynn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Dub | Burglar Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | He Comes Up Smiling | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Coals of Fire | Ben Roach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | We Can't Have Everything | Props | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Firefly of France | Aide to Von Blenheim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Bravest Way | (as Billy Elmer) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Playing the Game | Hodges (as Billy Elmer) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Family Skeleton | 'Spider' Doyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Thing We Love | Kenwood's Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Wolves of the Rail | Pablo Trilles (as Billy Elmer) | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | His Mother's Boy | Banty Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Countess Charming | Detective Boyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Freckles | Black Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Girl at Home | Detective Hagen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Prison Without Walls | Horse Gilligan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Castles for Two | Callahan | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Honorable Friend | Murphy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Selfish Woman | Jim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Ragamuffin | Kelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Carmen | Morales | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | Kindling | Rafferty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Clue | Detective Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Captive | Turkish Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Unafraid | Jack McCarty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | A Gentleman of Leisure | Spike Mullins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Girl of the Golden West | Ashby | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Rose of the Rancho | Half Breed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Ready Money | Jim Dolan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Making of Bobby Burnit | Biff Bates | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Virginian | Trampas | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Shotgun Jones | Hays | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Brewster's Millions | First Prizefighter | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Squaw Man | Cash Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Mothering Heart | The Doorman | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | The House of Darkness | Asylum Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Left-Handed Man | Policeman | Flop | Similar → |
William Elmer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Elmer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Elmer is "The Magnificent Ambersons" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has William Elmer acted in?
William Elmer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Elmer?
Other notable films include "Les Misérables", "Kitty Foyle", and "Condemned!".