William Humphrey - Actor Profile

William Humphrey

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 2, 1863
Birth Place: Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, USA

William Humphrey Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Humphrey 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 Humphrey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 10% of William Humphrey'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 Judgment of Solomon, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Humphrey Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
The Judgment of Solomon (1909) movie poster
★10.0

The Judgment of Solomon: "The Judgment of Solomon" was billed as a Vitagraph High Art Film. Biblical Production. It shared a split-reel with "Jep

The Judgment of Solomon

1909•Drama
★7.2
Scaramouche (1923) movie poster
★7.2

Scaramouche: A law student becomes an outlaw French revolutionary when he decides to avenge the unjust killing of his friend. To get

Scaramouche

1923•History
★7.1
The Phantom of the Opera (1925) movie poster
★7.1

The Phantom of the Opera: The deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House causes murder and mayhem in an attempt to make the woman he loves

The Phantom of the Opera

1925•Horror
★6.9
Beau Brummel (1924) movie poster
★6.9

Beau Brummel: George Bryan Brummel, a British military officer, loves Lady Margery, the betrothed of Lord Alvanley. Despite her own de

Beau Brummel

1924•Drama
★6.7
The Unholy Three (1925) movie poster
★6.7

The Unholy Three: Three sideshow performers form a conspiracy known as "The Unholy Three" - a ventriloquist, midget, and strongman working

The Unholy Three

1925•Crime

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1935 False Pretenses Newman Flop Similar →
1935 Get That Man Mr. Brownlee Flop Similar →
1935 The Fighting Pilot F.S. Reynolds Average Similar →
1934 Are We Civilized? Napoleon Flop Similar →
1934 The Crime of Helen Stanley Doctor (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1933 Secret Sinners The Music Publisher Flop Similar →
1933 Curtain at Eight Allison, addled actor Average Similar →
1933 Cheating Blondes Jim - City Editor Flop Similar →
1932 Tangled Destinies Professor Hartley Average Similar →
1932 The Cowboy Counsellor Judge Kendell Average Similar →
1932 Madame Racketeer Bank Director Flop Similar →
1931 Manhattan Parade Napoleon Flop Similar →
1931 Murder at Midnight Colton Flop Similar →
1931 Subway Express Mr. Cotton Flop Similar →
1929 Devil-May-Care Napoleon Bonaparte Average Similar →
1928 The Actress Mr. Telfer Flop Similar →
1926 The Dice Woman Ship Captain Flop Similar →
1926 The Volga Boatman Head of the Tribunal Average Similar →
1925 Lady Robinhood Governor Flop Similar →
1925 The Unholy Three Attorney for Defense Hit Similar →
1925 The Phantom of the Opera M. Debienne (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1925 Dangerous Innocence John Church Flop Similar →
1924 Beau Brummel Lord Alvanley Hit Similar →
1924 The Arizona Express Henry MacFarlane Average Similar →
1923 The Man Life Passed By The Lawyer Flop Similar →
1923 Scaramouche The Chevalier de Chabrillane Hit Similar →
1922 The Strangers' Banquet Groom's Friend Flop Similar →
1919 The Way of a Woman Nathan Caspar (as William Humphreys) Flop Similar →
1917 The Scarlet Car Member of Directors' Meeting (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1913 A Princess of Bagdad The Caliph Flop Similar →
1913 The Butler's Secret Alfred Dixon Flop Similar →
1913 Mixed Identities Sparkins Carter Average Similar →
1912 The Money Kings James Montepier - the Father Flop Similar →
1912 Her Forgotten Dancing Shoes - Flop Similar →
1912 The Heart of the King's Jester The King Flop Similar →
1911 An Aeroplane Elopement Mr. Brooks - Maud's Father Flop Similar →
1911 A Message from Beyond Mr. Morrison - Jack's Father Flop Similar →
1911 The Death of King Edward III - Flop Similar →
1911 A Tale of Two Cities The Duke D'Evremon Flop Similar →
1910 Hako's Sacrifice - Flop Similar →
1910 Twelfth Night Sir Toby Belch Flop Similar →
1910 Richelieu; or: The Conspiracy - Flop Similar →
1909 A Midsummer Night's Dream - Flop Similar →
1909 The Life of Moses - Flop Similar →
1909 Benedict Arnold Major Andre Flop Similar →
1909 The Way of the Cross, The Story of Ancient Rome - Flop Similar →
1909 Oliver Twist Fagin Flop Similar →
1909 The Judgment of Solomon King Solomon Super Hit Similar →
1909 Napoleon, the Man of Destiny Napoleon Flop Similar →
1909 Napoleon and the Empress Josephine Napoleon Bonaparte Flop Similar →

William Humphrey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Humphrey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Humphrey is "The Judgment of Solomon" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has William Humphrey acted in?

William Humphrey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Humphrey?

Other notable films include "Scaramouche", "The Phantom of the Opera", and "Beau Brummel".

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