William Burress
ActingWilliam Burress Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Burress reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of William Burress's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of William Burress's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Shall We Dance, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Burress Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Burress's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Burress has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Never Say Die | Man with Dog | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Hot Water | Clerk (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wild Money | Spreckett (as William Burress) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Shall We Dance | Justice of the Peace (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Racketeers in Exile | Thornton | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | We Who Are About to Die | Charlie Gaunt (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dr. Socrates | George S. Harris - Grocery Proprietor | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Life Begins at Forty | Abercrombie's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Little Colonel | Dr. Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Grand Old Girl | Butts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Opened by Mistake | Banker, Patsy's Boss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Richest Girl in the World | Haley's Editor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Jane Eyre | Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | One Night of Love | Mr. Barrett - Mary's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fashions of 1934 | Feldman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bedside | Oscar Bernstein - Music Critic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Convention City | Customer (as William Burress) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The World Changes | Mr. Krauss, a Banker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Broadway Thru a Keyhole | Thomas Barnum | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Pilgrimage | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lost in Limehouse or Lady Esmerelda's Predicament | Hop Tup | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | You Said a Mouthful | Roger Colby (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Famous Ferguson Case | Dad Sipes | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Local Boy Makes Good | Colonel Small | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Blonde Crazy | Colonel Bellock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Fluttering Hearts | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Girl Who Ran Wild | Johnny Cake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Great Impersonation | Dr. Hugo Schmidt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Paid in Advance | Regan (as William Burress) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Lord and Lady Algy | Brabazon Tudway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Forbidden Room | Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Rainbow Trail | Waggoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Talk of the Town | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Kultur | The Kaiser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Soul for Sale | Hale Faxon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Chauvelin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Soul of Satan | Alden Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Spy | Freiheer Von Wittzchaeft | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Fires of Conscience | Randolf Sneed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Man from Bitter Roots | Toy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Battle of Hearts | Captain Sprague | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The School for Scandal | Rowley | Flop | Similar → |
William Burress - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Burress?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Burress is "Shall We Dance" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has William Burress acted in?
William Burress has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Burress?
Other notable films include "Blonde Crazy", "Pilgrimage", and "We Who Are About to Die".