William J. Butler: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 35
- on screen
- 1908–1914
William J. Butler's Career in Numbers
William J. Butler's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William J. Butler works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Taming of the Shrew (1908) to Brute Force (1914), and the 1910s were the busiest decade.
William J. Butler Movies by Decade
- 1900s 6
- 1910s 29
The 1910s were William J. Butler's busiest decade, with 29 films.
William J. Butler Movies by Genre
- Drama 18
- Comedy 5
- War 3
- Romance 2
- Action 1
- Crime 1
Drama is the genre William J. Butler has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (5).
William J. Butler Career Milestones
- First film
- The Taming of the Shrew 1908
- Newest film
- Brute Force 1914
William J. Butler Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William J. Butler is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1914
Brute Force as Priscilla's Father (Prologue) · Action - 1913
A Timely Interception as The Oil Syndicate Officer · Drama - 1912
Hot Stuff as Hank's Sweetheart's Father - 1912
The Engagement Ring as The Benefactor - 1911
Saved from Himself as A Guest - 1911
The Miser’s Heart as Policeman · Drama - 1911
The Long Road as At Party · Drama - 1911
The Making of a Man as Young Woman's Family · Drama - 1911
The Squaw’s Love as Father - 1911
Swords and Hearts as Old Ben · War - 1911
Swords and Hearts as Old Ben · War - 1911
The Rose of Kentucky as A servant · Romance - 1911
The Diving Girl as The Uncle's Friend - 1911
The Manicure Lady as Maitre D' · Comedy - 1911
The Manicure Lady as Maitre D' · Comedy - 1911
Comrades as Charles A. Franklin · Comedy - 1911
What Shall We Do with Our Old? as Shop · Drama - 1910
Sunshine Sue as The Piano Store Owner · Drama - 1910
That Chink at Golden Gulch as Cowboy · Drama - 1910
Muggsy Becomes a Hero as The Pastor · Drama - 1910
The Modern Prodigal as A Farmer · Drama - 1910
Wilful Peggy Romance - 1910
The Usurer as The Doctor · Drama - 1910
The House with Closed Shutters as The Colored Servant · Drama - 1910
An Arcadian Maid as Second Man · Drama - 1910
A Flash of Light as A Doctor · Drama - 1910
A Child’s Impulse as The Butler / Passerby · Drama - 1910
In the Border States as Confederate Soldier (uncredited) · War - 1910
A Child of the Ghetto as In Second Shop · Drama - 1909
A Trap for Santa Claus as The Attorney / Man in Bar (uncredited) · Drama - 1909
A Corner in Wheat Drama - 1909
They Would Elope Comedy - 1909
Mr. Jones’ Burglar as At Club · Crime - 1909
The Slave as A Patrician · Drama - 1908
The Taming of the Shrew Comedy
William J. Butler: Questions & Answers
How many movies William J. Butler has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William J. Butler been in?
William J. Butler is credited on 35 films, from 1908 to 1914. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is William J. Butler's newest movie?
The most recent film on William J. Butler's filmography is Brute Force (1914), in the role of Priscilla's Father (Prologue).
Who does William J. Butler work with most often?
William J. Butler shares the most films with Owen Moore (5 films) and Donald Crisp (5 films).
The Best William J. Butler Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 credits.
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