Warren William
Acting
Biography
Warren William (born Warren William Krech; 2 December 1894 - 24 September 1948) was an American stage, screen, and radio actor, popular as a film leading man during the early 1930s, and later nicknamed the "King of Pre-Code". He is best remembered for portraying amoral businessmen, lawyers, and other heartless types.
Born: December 2, 1894
Place of Birth: Aitkin, Minnesota, USA
Known For
The Dark Horse
The Progressive Party convention is deadlocked for governor, so both sides nominate the dark horse Zachary Hicks. Kay Russell suggests they hire Hal Blake as campaign manager; but first they have to get him out of jail for not paying alimony. Blake organizes the office and coaches Hicks to answer every question by pausing and then saying, "Well yes, but then again no." Blake will sell Hicks as dumb but honest. Russell refuses to marry Blake, while Joe keeps people away from Blake's office. Blake teaches Hicks a speech by Lincoln. At the debate when the conservative candidate Underwood recites the same speech, Blake exposes him as a plagiarist. Hicks is presented for photo opportunities and gives his yes-and-no answer to any question, including whether he expects to win.
Gold Diggers of 1933
When all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant high society man of his money to keep their show going.
The Man in the Iron Mask
Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.
Lady for a Day
Apple Annie is an aging New York City fruit seller whose daughter Louise has been raised in a Spanish convent since she was an infant. As she grows up, Louise is led to believe that her mother is a society matron called Mrs. E. Worthington Manville. Annie worries that her lie is in danger of being uncovered when she learns that Louise is sailing to New York with her new fiancé and his nobleman father.
The Wolf Man
After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.
Imitation of Life
A struggling widow and her daughter take in a black housekeeper and her fair-skinned daughter. The two women start a successful business but face familial, identity, and racial issues along the way.
The Case of the Velvet Claws
Perry and Della are finally married by his old friend, Judge Mary. They plan to go on a honeymoon, but before it can start, Perry is retained by a woman with a gun and $5000.
The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt
Spies force former jewel thief Michael Lanyard to steal defense secrets in Washington.
Beauty and the Boss
An ultra-efficient Plain Jane secretary blossoms when she accompanies her boss on a business trip to Paris.
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas, wardrobe tests, documentary material, and archival footage make up this star-studded voyeuristic look at the Golden age of Hollywood during the 30s, 40, and 50.
Filmography
as Various Roles (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Laroche-Mathieu
as Police Capt. Burke
as Brett Curtis
as Michael Lanyard / The Lone Wolf
as Michael Lanyard / The Lone Wolf
as Michael Lanyard
as Harry Farrel
as Dr. Lloyd
as Michael Lanyard
as Blackie Bedford
as Michael Lanyard
as Jefferson Carteret
as Mark Dawson
as Michael Lanyard
as Michael Lanyard
as Jesse Lewisohn
as Michael Lanyard
as Bernard Dexter
as D'Artagnan
as Philo Vance
as Michael Lanyard
as District Attorney Jim Stowell
as Harry Borden
as Steve Emerson
as Major de Rouchemont
as Bernard Fleuriot
as Blackie Denbo
as Dr. Wendell Phillips / Phil Jones
as Self
as Morgan
as Fred Harris
as Ted Shane
as Perry Mason
as Victor 'Vic' Arnold
as Self (uncredited)
as Allan Chepstow
as Perry Mason
as Oscar 'Odds' Owen
as Perry Mason
as Walter 'Gibraltar' Pritcham
as Himself (uncredited)
as Robert Sheldon
as Stephen 'Steve' Archer
as Julius Caesar
as Perry Mason
as Philo Vance
as John Braden
as Tony
as Alexander Stream
as Bob Brown
as Dave the Dude
as Kenneth L. 'Ken' Bixby
as Self
as Lawrence
as Chandra
as Kurt Anderson
as Mr. Sears
as Paul Kroll
as Robert Kirkwood
as David Dwight
as Hal Samson Blake
as Baron Josef von Ullrich
as Vincent 'Vince' Day
as Lieutenant d'Ortelles
as Raymond Harding
as Neil Hartley
as Captain Boris Barony
as Warren William - the Husband (uncredited)
as Mr. Jones
as Eben