William Haines
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William Haines (born Charles William Haines; January 2, 1900 - December 26, 1973) was a star American comedy actor of the late Silent and early "talkie" eras.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Haines 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: Comedy
The majority of William Haines's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Haines remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fast Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best William Haines Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Haines's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Haines.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines | Self (Archival footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Actor in Theater Lobby (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Marines Are Coming | Lt. William 'Wild Bill' Traylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Young and Beautiful | Robert Preston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Fast Life | Sandy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Are You Listening? | Bill Grimes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | New Adventures of Get Rich Quick Wallingford | Wallingford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Just a Gigolo | Robert Brummel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Stolen Jools | Bill Haines | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | A Tailor-Made Man | John Paul Bart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Remote Control | William J. Brennan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Way Out West | Windy | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Estrellados | Self (Guest Appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Free and Easy | A Guest | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Girl Said No | Tom Ward | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Navy Blues | Jack Kelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Hollywood Revue of 1929 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Speedway | Bill Whipple | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | A Man's Man | Mel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Duke Steps Out | Duke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Show People | Billy Boone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Alias Jimmy Valentine | Jimmy Valentine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Excess Baggage | Eddie Kane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Telling the World | Don Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Smart Set | Tommy Van Buren | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | West Point | Brice Wayne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Spring Fever | Jack Kelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Slide, Kelly, Slide | Jim Kelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | A Little Journey | George Manning | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Tell It to the Marines | Private Skeet Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Lovey Mary | Billy Wiggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Mike | Harlan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Brown of Harvard | Tom Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Memory Lane | Joe Field | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Sally, Irene and Mary | Jimmy Dungan | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Little Annie Rooney | Joe Kelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Tower of Lies | August | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | A Slave of Fashion | Dick Wayne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | 1925 Studio Tour | Self (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Denial | Lyman - Lover in Flashback | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Who Cares | Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Wife of the Centaur | Edward Converse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | So This Is Marriage? | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Circe the Enchantress | William Craig | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Wine of Youth | Hal Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Midnight Express | Jack Oakes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | True As Steel | Gilbert Morse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Three Weeks | Curate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Three Wise Fools | Gordon Schuyler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Souls for Sale | Pinkey - Assistant Director | Average | Similar → |
William Haines - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Haines?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Haines is "Fast Life" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has William Haines acted in?
William Haines has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Haines?
Other notable films include "Wine of Youth", "West Point", and "Show People".