Earle Williams

Earle Williams was an American actor who is best known for The Scarlet Runner, Arsene Lupin, and The Wolf. He was a prominent star in silent films, known for his roles in dramas and action movies.

Personal and Family Life

Earle Williams was born on February 28, 1880, in Sacramento, California. He married Florine Walz on October 14, 1918, and they had one child together. Williams was celebrated for his romantic leading roles, often paired with actress Anita Stewart in various films.

Death and Legacy

Earle Williams passed away on April 25, 1927, in Hollywood, California, at the age of 47 due to bronchial pneumonia. He was voted America’s number one star in 1915 and remained a significant box office draw until his untimely death. His contributions to the silent film era have left a lasting legacy in American cinema.

Filmography

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Title Release Date Character
My Official Wife 1914-07-12 Sacha
The Bond of Music 1912-08-30 Lt. Oscar Mulbach, a German Spy
The Love Doctor 1917-10-08 Dr. Ordway Brandt
Bunny and the Bunny Hug 1913-05-16
You’d Be Surprised 1926-09-24 Mr. Black – Deputy District Attorney
The Heart of the King’s Jester 1912-01-03 The King’s Jester
Willie’s Sister 1912-01-13 Willie’s Room-Mate
The Diver 1913-11-08 John Hawley
The Poor Musician 1909-02-23
The Red Barrier 1912-10-04 Lieutenant Bruce
The Juggernaut 1915-04-19 John Ballard
The Eternal Struggle 1923-10-08 Sgt. Neil Tempest
A Rogue’s Romance 1919-06-19 Jules Marin / M. Picard
Father and Son 1912-01-15 Jack
One Flag at Last 1911-09-18 Captain Jack Myers
The Adventurous Sex 1925-06-12 The Adventurer
The Ancient Mariner 1925-12-27 Victor Brandt
Red Signals 1927-03-01 Mary Callahan
The Soul Master 1917-05-28
The Man from Downing Street 1922-04-02 Capt. Robert Kent
The Girl in His House 1918-06-24 James Armitage
The Skyrocket 1926-02-14 William Dvorak
The Seventh Son 1912-04-03 One of the Beecham Brothers
The Gamblers 1912-06-22
The Seal of Silence 1918-04-29 Dr. Hugh Loring
Apartment 29 1917-04-09 Stanley Ormsby
An Aeroplane Elopement 1911-11-11 George Pinckney
The Love of John Ruskin 1912-02-20 John Ruskin
The Party Dress 1912-08-24 Lydia’s Sweetheart, Paul
Alixe; or, the Test of Friendship 1913-04-02 Sherman Avery
Their Mutual Friend 1913-09-16 John Richardson
You Never Know 1922-12-10 Eddie Manning
Borrowed Husbands 1924-04-13 Major Desmond
Song of the Shell 1912-12-13 Dr. Ferguson
The Christian 1914-03-16 Brother John Storm
His Father’s Son 1912-04-10 Dick Livingston
A Fortune in a Teacup 1912-09-14 Walter Brown, a Young Politician
The Adventure of the Ambassador’s Disappearance 1913-01-10 Walter P. Cross – Minister of Foreign Affairs
Saving an Audience 1912-08-23 Matthew
Coronets and Hearts 1912-09-03 Cyril – Son of the Earl of Creston
A Friendly Marriage 1911-09-04 Lord Francis Towne
The Tiger Lily 1913-07-02 Henry
The Goddess 1915-05-09