William Morris

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

10Total Films

6.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1861

Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William Morris reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William Morris's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William Morris remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Washington Masquerade, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William Morris Movies Ranked

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

★6.5

The Washington Masquerade (1932) movie poster

★6.5

The Washington Masquerade: An honest, talented and well respected attorney defeats a corrupt incumbent U.S. Senator. After a very good start he has

The Washington Masquerade

1932•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

The Gang Buster: Naïve insurance agent 'Cyclone' Case falls in love with Sylvia Martine, whose father has a dispute with gangster Mike Sl

The Gang Buster

1931•Comedy

★5.6

★5.6

The Ocean Waif: An abused young woman finds safety and love in the arms of a famous novelist.

The Ocean Waif

1916•Comedy

★5.3

★5.3

Skyscraper Souls: After bank president David Dwight makes a vast loan to himself to build a remarkable skyscraper, his board questions the

Skyscraper Souls

1932•Drama

★4.9

★4.9

The Woman Between: Returning after a long absence, a man learns the woman he fell in love with on the ship going home is his stepmother.

The Woman Between

1931•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William Morris.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1932	Skyscraper Souls	Hamilton (Uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1932	The Washington Masquerade	Senator Hodge	Hit	Similar →
1932	The Roadhouse Murder	Judge	Flop	Similar →
1931	The Woman Between	Frederick Weston	Flop	Similar →
1931	Behind Office Doors	Banker Charles H. Robinson	Flop	Similar →
1931	The Gang Buster	Andrew Martine	Average	Similar →
1930	Brothers	Dr. Moore	Flop	Similar →
1930	Convict's Code	Theodore Perry	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Ocean Waif	Hy Jessop	Average	Similar →
1916	Romeo and Juliet	Abraham	Flop	Similar →

William Morris - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Morris?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Morris is "The Washington Masquerade" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has William Morris acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by William Morris?

Other notable films include "The Gang Buster", "The Ocean Waif", and "Skyscraper Souls".