William Elmer
ActingWilliam Elmer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Elmer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of William Elmer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 6% of William Elmer'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 The Magnificent Ambersons, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Elmer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Elmer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Elmer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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!".