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William H. West

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
9Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 26, 1860
Birth Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA

William H. West Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William H. West reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of William H. West's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of William H. West'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 Quicksands, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William H. West Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
The Quicksands (1914) movie poster
★10.0

The Quicksands: Captain Lanning and Lieutenant Osborne are stationed at an army post in the Philippines. Lanning conceives a deadly hatr

The Quicksands

1914•Drama
★9.0
The Chief of Police (1914) movie poster
★9.0

The Chief of Police: How a man, imprisoned for another's crime, finds justice at last.

The Chief of Police

1914•Crime
★8.0
The Invaders (1913) movie poster
★8.0

The Invaders: Not being successful in his suit for the hand of Helen Sawyer, and to show the father of the young lady that he is made

The Invaders

1913
★7.0
The Boomerang (1913) movie poster
★7.0

The Boomerang: Simon Watson, devoid of conscience, has become wealthy through the manufacture of "Watson's Remedy." One day he is stric

The Boomerang

1913•Drama
★5.8
The Girl Detective (1915) movie poster
★5.8

The Girl Detective: A series of 2-reel thrillers in which a society girl has a position as a special investigator for the police and works o

The Girl Detective

1915•Mystery

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1915 The Vivisectionist Dr. Jardine - a Vivisectionist Flop Similar →
1915 The Girl Detective Rumson / Strumfsky / Isaacson / Fairfax / Marsden / Rankin / Deacon / Merriman / Craven / Kerrigan / Brandon / Dr. Barry Average Similar →
1914 The Chief of Police John Franklin Super Hit Similar →
1914 The Quicksands General Fields Super Hit Similar →
1913 The Invaders William Sawyer Super Hit Similar →
1913 The Mountain Witch Jacob Drake Flop Similar →
1913 The Boomerang Simon Watson - a Drug Manufacturer Hit Similar →
1912 The Driver Of The Deadwood Coach Driver of the Deadwood Coach Flop Similar →
1912 The Organ Grinder Pasquale Average Similar →

William H. West - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William H. West?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William H. West is "The Quicksands" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has William H. West acted in?

William H. West has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William H. West?

Other notable films include "The Chief of Police", "The Invaders", and "The Boomerang".

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