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William Cabanne

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
10Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 18, 1920

William Cabanne Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Cabanne reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of William Cabanne's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of William Cabanne'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 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Cabanne Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from William Cabanne's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) movie poster
★7.3

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' ric

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

1953•Comedy
★7.0
This Gun for Hire (1942) movie poster
★7.0

This Gun for Hire: Sadistic killer-for-hire Philip Raven becomes enraged when his latest job is paid off in marked bills. Vowing to track d

This Gun for Hire

1942•Crime
★6.4
Pardon My Sarong (1942) movie poster
★6.4

Pardon My Sarong: A pair of bus drivers accidentally steal their own bus. With the company issuing a warrant for their arrest, they tag al

Pardon My Sarong

1942•Comedy
★6.3
Retreat, Hell! (1952) movie poster
★6.3

Retreat, Hell!: During the Korean War, a U.S. Marine battalion must fight its way out of a frozen mountain pass despite diminishing supp

Retreat, Hell!

1952•Drama
★6.3
Pacific Blackout (1941) movie poster
★6.3

Pacific Blackout: Falsely convicted of murder, young Robert Draper escapes custody during a practice blackout drill. Under cover of darkne

Pacific Blackout

1941•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie William Cabanne has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1953 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Sims (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1952 Retreat, Hell! - Average Similar →
1947 Jiggs and Maggie in Society George Flop Similar →
1947 King of the Bandits Orderly (as Bill Cabanne) Flop Similar →
1947 Song of Scheherazade Midshipman Average Similar →
1942 The Forest Rangers Ranger Flop Similar →
1942 Pardon My Sarong Roger Marshall (uncredited) Average Similar →
1942 Sweater Girl Ambulance Doctor Flop Similar →
1942 This Gun for Hire Laundry Truck Driver (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1941 Pacific Blackout Radio Operator Average Similar →

William Cabanne - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Cabanne?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Cabanne is "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has William Cabanne acted in?

William Cabanne has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Cabanne?

Other notable films include "This Gun for Hire", "Pardon My Sarong", and "Retreat, Hell!".

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