William Elmer
ActingWilliam Elmer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Elmer 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 Elmer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of William Elmer'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 Coals of Fire, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Elmer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Elmer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Elmer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Servant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kitty Foyle | Neway (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Les Misérables | Lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Condemned! | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Night Hawk | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Whipping Boss | Spike (as Billy Elmer) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | In Search of a Thrill | Percy (the valet) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Scandalous Tongues | Ben Roach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Iron to Gold | Bat Piper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Foolish Age | Cauliflower Jim (as Billy Elmer) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Big Game | 'Spike' McGafney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Big Town Round-Up | Jerry Casey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Road Demon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Prairie Trails | Rod Blake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Forbidden Trails | Davis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Leave It to Me | Red Kelly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Pinto | Lousy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Usurper | Bob Quentin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Alias Mike Moran | Tick Flynn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Maggie Pepper | Dud Corey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Dub | Burglar Bill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Way of a Man with a Maid | Bill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | He Comes Up Smiling | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Coals of Fire | Ben Roach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | We Can't Have Everything | Props | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Firefly of France | Aide to Von Blenheim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Bravest Way | (as Billy Elmer) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Playing the Game | Hodges (as Billy Elmer) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Family Skeleton | 'Spider' Doyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Thing We Love | Kenwood's Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Widow's Might | Undetermined Role | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Wolves of the Rail | Pablo Trilles (as Billy Elmer) | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | His Mother's Boy | Banty Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Countess Charming | Detective Boyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Girl at Home | Detective Hagen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Prison Without Walls | Horse Gilligan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Castles for Two | Callahan | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Honorable Friend | Murphy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Selfish Woman | Jim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Carmen | Morales | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Captive | Turkish Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Girl of the Golden West | Ashby | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Rose of the Rancho | Half Breed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Ready Money | Jim Dolan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Virginian | Trampas | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Shotgun Jones | Hays | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Brewster's Millions | First Prizefighter | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Squaw Man | Cash Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Mothering Heart | The Doorman | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | The House of Darkness | Asylum Guard | Flop | Similar → |
William Elmer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Elmer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Elmer is "Coals of Fire" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has William Elmer acted in?
William Elmer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Elmer?
Other notable films include "The Widow's Might", "Big Game", and "Leave It to Me".