William Powell is a Actor American born on 28 july 1892 at Pittsburgh (USA)
William Powell
William Powell participated to
96 films (as actor, director or script writer).
Among those,
4 have good markets following the box office.
Here are the best films classified by number of entries :
Actor
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Directed by Mervyn LeRoy,
John Ford,
Joshua LoganOrigin USAGenres Drama,
War,
Comedy,
Comedy-dramaThemes Military humor in film,
Seafaring films,
Transport films,
Political films,
Films based on plays,
United States Armed Forces in filmsActors Henry Fonda,
James Cagney,
William Powell,
Jack Lemmon,
Betsy Palmer,
Ward BondRoles Doc
Rating75%
In the waning days of World War II, the United States Navy cargo ship Reluctant and her crew are stationed in the "backwater" areas of the Pacific Ocean. The executive officer/cargo chief, Lieutenant Junior Grade Douglas A. "Doug" Roberts (Henry Fonda), tries to shield the dispirited crew from the harsh and unpopular captain, Lieutenant Commander Morton (James Cagney). Eager to join the fighting, Roberts repeatedly requests a transfer. Morton is forced by regulation to forward his requests, but refuses to endorse them, which means they are always rejected. Roberts shares quarters with Ensign Frank Thurlowe Pulver (Jack Lemmon). Pulver spends most of his time idling in his bunk and avoids the captain at all costs, so much so that Morton is actually unaware that the ensign is even part of the crew., 3h5
Directed by Robert Z. LeonardOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Biography,
Musical,
RomanceThemes Films about music and musicians,
Musical filmsActors William Powell,
Myrna Loy,
Luise Rainer,
Frank Morgan,
Toni Mannix,
Fanny BriceRoles Florenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr.
Rating65%
The son of a highly respected music professor, Florenz "Flo" Ziegfeld, Jr. yearns to make his mark in show business. He begins by promoting Eugen Sandow, the "world's strongest man", at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, overcoming the competition of rival Billings and his popular attraction, belly dancer Little Egypt, with savvy marketing (allowing women to feel Sandow's muscles)., 1h38
Directed by Richard Boleslawski,
Dorothy Arzner,
George FitzmauriceOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Comedy,
Comedy-drama,
Noir,
RomanceThemes Films based on playsActors Joan Crawford,
William Powell,
Robert Montgomery,
Frank Morgan,
Nigel Bruce,
Jessie RalphRoles Charles
Rating63%
When Lord Francis Kelton (Frank Morgan) finds a beautiful woman in his stateroom, he is flustered, but his playboy friend, Lord Arthur Dilling (Robert Montgomery), is fascinated by her. He finds out from the ship's purser that she is American widow Fay Cheyney on her way to stay in England. In London, she becomes the darling of English society, impressing everyone, including Arthur's wealthy aunt, the Duchess of Ebley (Jessie Ralph), who invites her to stay with her for the weekend. Arthur tries to impress Fay, but is rejected by her, even though she is becoming attracted to him. , 1h28
Directed by Josef von SternbergOrigin USAGenres Drama,
War,
Historical,
RomanceThemes Politique,
Political filmsActors Emil Jannings,
Evelyn Brent,
William Powell,
Fritz Feld,
Guy Oliver,
Michael VisaroffRoles Lev Andreyev
Rating78%
In 1928 Hollywood, director Leo Andreyev (William Powell) looks through photographs for actors for his next movie. When he comes to the picture of an aged Sergius Alexander (Emil Jannings), he pauses, then tells his assistant (Jack Raymond) to cast the man. Sergius shows up at the Eureka Studio with a horde of other extras and is issued a general's uniform. As he is dressing, another actor complains that his continual head twitching is distracting. Sergius apologizes and explains that it is the result of a great shock he once experienced.