William L. Thorne - Actor Profile

William L. Thorne

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
16Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 14, 1878
Birth Place: Fresno, California, USA

William L. Thorne Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William L. Thorne reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of William L. Thorne'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 Roaring West, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William L. Thorne Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
The Roaring West (1935) movie poster
★10.0

The Roaring West: A 15-episode serial involving the land rush, gold mines, stolen maps, etc.

The Roaring West

1935•Western
★9.0
The Rainbow Trail (1932) movie poster
★9.0

The Rainbow Trail: The wall to Surprise Valley has broken, and Jane Withersteen is forced to choose between Lassiter's life and Fay Larkin'

The Rainbow Trail

1932•Action
★9.0
Danger Island (1931) movie poster
★9.0

Danger Island: The daughter of a man who has discovered radium on an African island is befriended by two people whose real goal is to k

Danger Island

1931•Action
★8.0
Vanishing Men (1932) movie poster
★8.0

Vanishing Men: Heck Claibourne has been involving young Russ Whitely in his cattle rustling schemes, and when they are nearly caught by

Vanishing Men

1932•Western
★8.0
Clancy of the Mounted (1933) movie poster
★8.0

Clancy of the Mounted: A Canadian Mountie is assigned to bring in his brother, who was framed for the murder of a gold mine owner. Based on Rob

Clancy of the Mounted

1933•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie William L. Thorne has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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) Average Similar →
1935 The Roaring West Marco Brett Super Hit Similar →
1934 Pirate Treasure Drake Average Similar →
1933 Clancy of the Mounted The Factor Super Hit Similar →
1932 Law of the North Judge Hanley Hit Similar →
1932 Vanishing Men Bat Morrison Super Hit Similar →
1932 The Rainbow Trail King Dyer Super Hit Similar →
1931 Danger Island Bull Black Super Hit Similar →
1931 The Montana Kid Chuck Larson Super Hit Similar →
1930 Fighting Thru Ace Brady Hit Similar →
1930 Abraham Lincoln Tom Lincoln Average 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 "The Roaring West" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has William L. Thorne acted in?

William L. Thorne has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

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

Other notable films include "The Rainbow Trail", "Danger Island", and "Vanishing Men".

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