Warren William stars as Chandra in The Mind Reader (1933). A look at the growing cult of William. Where it stood by the time of this title in 1933 and why this character helps bolster his pre-code reputation today.
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Warner Brothers creates a part for Warren William in Dr. Monica (1934) starring Kay Francis. One of Warren’s weakest roles, but not a terrible movie.
Read more →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.
Read more →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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A look at the character of Kurt Anderson of Employees’ Entrance, one of the defining pre-code roles of the Warren William legacy.
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A look at a Warner Brothers & First National ad placed in the 1933 Film Daily Yearbook showing off their top 16 stars for the coming year.
Read more →10 questions with John Stangeland, author of Warren William: Magnificent Scoundrel of Pre-Code Hollywood previews many facets of William’s life and career to be covered more extensively inside Stangeland’s book.
Read more →Warren William refused the role played by Paul Lukas in Warner Brothers I Found Stella Parish going on suspension instead. A look at some potential motivations.
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