William Desmond

William Desmond

Starting out in dramatic parts, Desmond soon switched to westerns and action serials, and became a major western star. When the sound era began Desmond was almost 50 years old, and was soon relegated to supporting roles.

Known For

Flash Gordon

as Hawkman Lookout Captain

Phantom of the Opera

as Stagehand (uncredited)

The Mummy's Ghost

as Museum Tourist (uncredited)

Cast Credits

Savage Fury

as Allen

Thunder Mountain

as Townsman (uncredited)

The Egg and I

as Spectator at Country Dance (Uncredited)

Code of the West

as Settler (uncredited)

Trail Street

as Townsman (uncredited)

Desert Command

as Capt. Boncour

Strange Confession

as Peanut Vendor (uncredited)

The Naughty Nineties

as Showboat Customer (uncredited)

The Return of the Durango Kid

as Street Ambusher (uncredited)

Hi, Beautiful

as Passenger (uncredited)

The Climax

as Backstage Technician (Uncredited)

Tall in the Saddle

as Townsman (uncredited)

The Mummy's Ghost

as Museum Tourist (uncredited)

Phantom Lady

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Thank Your Lucky Stars

as Gower Gulch Cowboy (uncredited)

Phantom of the Opera

as Stagehand (uncredited)

The Lone Star Trail

as Bartender Mike

Overland Mail

as Williams - Banker

Junior G-Men

as Irish Cop (uncredited)

Winners of the West

as Bill Brine

Tim Tyler's Luck

as Dock Official

Headin' for the Rio Grande

as Mr. Mack (cattle buyer)

The Vigilantes Are Coming

as Anderson, Vigilante Member