
Acting
William J. Burns
Born — Died
1861-10-19 — 1932-04-14
Place of birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
8 titles
Known for
10.0A multimillionaire is murdered, and his will leaves all his money to a beautiful young blonde. The murdered man's son thinks something is fishy, and a homicide cop sets out to find out who was behind the man's death. Complications ensue.
The Argyle Case
1929
6.0To save his family from disgrace, Capt. James Wynnegate takes the blame when his brother, Sir Henry, embezzles from a charitable fund. Relocating to America, James purchases a ranch in Wyoming and marries Nat-u-ritch, an indigenous woman. After the birth of the couple's son, James is startled by the arrival of Lady Diana, his brother's wife, who informs him that the nefarious Henry is dead.
The Squaw Man
1914
NRBert Morgan and "Squint" Booth are freight agents for rival railroads concerned in getting the contract for hauling the gold ore produced by the Mogul Mountain mine. The contract finally falls to the road employing Morgan upon his promise to have cars in operation over an abandoned spur track within three weeks' time.
The Mogul Mountain Mystery
1917
A member of a counterfeiting gang gives a forged note to his daughter. When she spends it on a dress the note ends up in the hands of the secret service, who then bring the entire gang to justice.
The $5,000,000 Counterfeiting Plot
1914
Mystery short by William J Burns
The Mead Trial
1931
One of the William J. Burns Detective Agency “documentary” shorts.
The Philadelphia-Lancaster Counterfeiters
1931
Film credits
1930s · 3 titles
Mystery short by William J Burns
The Mead Trial
1931
One of the William J. Burns Detective Agency “documentary” shorts.
The Philadelphia-Lancaster Counterfeiters
1931
The late Mr. Ramsey is found dead after a quarrel with his son Jack Ramsey. Jack is arrested and sentenced to death. A young reporter girl swears she will prove he is not guilty.
The Black Widow
1931
1910s · 3 titles
6.0To save his family from disgrace, Capt. James Wynnegate takes the blame when his brother, Sir Henry, embezzles from a charitable fund. Relocating to America, James purchases a ranch in Wyoming and marries Nat-u-ritch, an indigenous woman. After the birth of the couple's son, James is startled by the arrival of Lady Diana, his brother's wife, who informs him that the nefarious Henry is dead.
The Squaw Man
1914
NRBert Morgan and "Squint" Booth are freight agents for rival railroads concerned in getting the contract for hauling the gold ore produced by the Mogul Mountain mine. The contract finally falls to the road employing Morgan upon his promise to have cars in operation over an abandoned spur track within three weeks' time.
The Mogul Mountain Mystery
1917
A member of a counterfeiting gang gives a forged note to his daughter. When she spends it on a dress the note ends up in the hands of the secret service, who then bring the entire gang to justice.
The $5,000,000 Counterfeiting Plot
1914
Behind the camera
10.0A multimillionaire is murdered, and his will leaves all his money to a beautiful young blonde. The murdered man's son thinks something is fishy, and a homicide cop sets out to find out who was behind the man's death. Complications ensue.
The Argyle Case
1929
A member of a counterfeiting gang gives a forged note to his daughter. When she spends it on a dress the note ends up in the hands of the secret service, who then bring the entire gang to justice.
The $5,000,000 Counterfeiting Plot
1914
