William L. Thorne

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

15Total Films

5.6 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 14, 1878

Birth Place: Fresno, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of William L. Thorne reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of William L. Thorne'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), William L. Thorne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thunderbolt, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best William L. Thorne Movies Ranked

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

★5.6

★5.6

Thunderbolt — A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent

Thunderbolt

1929•Crime

★5.4

★5.4

Abraham Lincoln — A biopic dramatizing Abraham Lincoln's life through a series of vignettes depicting its defining chapters: his romance w

Abraham Lincoln

1930•History

★5.0

★5.0

Paradise Express — A small railroad is being squeezed out of business by the tactics of a trucking company owned by gangsters.

Paradise Express

1937•Crime

★5.0

★5.0

The Montana Kid — A cowboy whose friend has been swindled out of his ranch and then murdered must take care of the man's son, then he goes

The Montana Kid

1931•Action

★4.3

★4.3

Peacock Alley — Claire Tree spends the night in the hotel room of her friend and confidante, saying goodbye to him before her impending

Peacock Alley

1930•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of William L. Thorne.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1937	Love Takes Flight	Bill Parker Sr.	Flop	Similar →
1937	Bank Alarm	Macy	Flop	Similar →
1937	The Gold Racket	McKenzie	Flop	Similar →
1937	Paradise Express	Farmer at Meeting (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1935	The Roaring West	Marco Brett	Flop	Similar →
1934	Pirate Treasure	Drake	Flop	Similar →
1933	Clancy of the Mounted	The Factor	Flop	Similar →
1932	Law of the North	Judge Hanley	Flop	Similar →
1932	Vanishing Men	Bat Morrison	Flop	Similar →
1932	The Rainbow Trail	King Dyer	Flop	Similar →
1931	The Montana Kid	Chuck Larson	Flop	Similar →
1930	Fighting Thru	Ace Brady	Flop	Similar →
1930	Abraham Lincoln	Tom Lincoln	Flop	Similar →
1930	Peacock Alley	Dugan	Flop	Similar →
1929	Thunderbolt	Police Inspector	Average	Similar →

William L. Thorne - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William L. Thorne?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William L. Thorne is "Thunderbolt" with a rating of 5.6/10.

How many movies has William L. Thorne acted in?

William L. Thorne has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William L. Thorne?

Other notable films include "Abraham Lincoln", "Paradise Express", and "The Montana Kid".