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Warren William as Julius Caesar in Cecil B. DeMille’s Cleopatra (1934)

Warren William as Julius Caesar in Cecil B. DeMille’s Cleopatra (1934)

A look at Cecil B. DeMille’s lavish production of Cleopatra (1934) with a focus on Warren William as Julius Caesar. Starring Claudette Colbert as Cleopatra.

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Jamison Steals the Show in One Dangerous Night (1943)

Jamison Steals the Show in One Dangerous Night (1943)

Warren William plays the Lone Wolf for the 8th time in One Dangerous Night (1943), and entry highlighted by Eric Blore’s antics and the debut of Ann Savage.

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Secrets of the Lone Wolf (1941) – Lanyard’s Uneasy Alliance

Secrets of the Lone Wolf (1941) – Lanyard’s Uneasy Alliance

Dickens hauls Lanyard off to the Inspector but this time Crane wants the Lone Wolf’s help. Warren William stars for a 6th time in this Lone Wolf entry directed by Edward Dmytryk.

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The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance (1941) – A Wager with the Inspector and Dickens

The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance (1941) – A Wager with the Inspector and Dickens

In Warren William’s fifth go as Michael Lanyard in The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance, he bets the Inspector and Dickens that he can stay out of trouble for 24 hours.

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The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date (1940) – Warren William Plays Stamp Collector

The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date (1940) – Warren William Plays Stamp Collector

In the fourth Warren William entry to The Lone Wolf series, The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date, Lanyard and his stamp collection get mixed up in another murder mystery.

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The Dark Horse (1932) – Warren William Promotes Hicks from the Sticks

The Dark Horse (1932) – Warren William Promotes Hicks from the Sticks

A look at The Dark Horse, a 1932 political comedy starring Warren William and Bette Davis. A fantastic start is cooled off by a wrong turn. Still strong overall.

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The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (1940) Starring Warren William with Jean Muir

The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (1940) Starring Warren William with Jean Muir

Warren William is The Lone Wolf for the third time in The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady. Includes a brief biography of co-star Jean Muir. Plus plenty of Eric Blore wit.

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The Lone Wolf Strikes (1940) – Warren William, Fishkeeper and Master Impersonator

The Lone Wolf Strikes (1940) – Warren William, Fishkeeper and Master Impersonator

Warren William has his second go as Michael Lanyard in The Lone Wolf Strikes (1940) an entry highlighted by his skills as both aquarist and master impersonator. Eric Blore and Fred Kelsey join the cast.

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Warren William Runs the Show in Stage Struck (1936)

Warren William Runs the Show in Stage Struck (1936)

Despite a scene to forget with The Yacht Club Boys, Stage Struck offers Warren William his best non-detective role at Warner Brothers since pre-code times. Starring Dick Powell and Joan Blondell.

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The Dragon Murder Case (1934) featuring Warren William as Philo Vance

The Dragon Murder Case (1934) featuring Warren William as Philo Vance

A look at Warren William playing S.S. Van Dine’s Philo Vance in The Dragon Murder Case (1934). Comparing William’s Vance to William Powell in The Kennel Murder Case (1933).

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