Morris, William 1861-1936

Overview

Works:	8 works in 18 publications in 1 language and 388 library holdings
Genres:	Drama Silent films Western films Comedy films Parody films Concert programs
Roles:	Actor

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about William Morris

Contemporary Black biography, profiles from the international Black community by Gale (Firm)( )
Autograph letters signed from William Morris to Augustin Daly by William Morris( )
Morris, William( )

Most widely held works by William Morris

The ocean waif( Visual )

4 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

'49-'17: A charming and suspenseful western parody about a millionaire who hires a wild west theatrical troupe to relive his past as a miner forty niner

Mrs. Temple's telegram; a farce in three acts by Frank Gunning Wyatt( Book )

8 editions published between 1908 and 1970 in English and Undetermined and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The gang buster( Visual )

1 edition published in 1931 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide

"Charlie 'Cyclone' Case, a superstitious cyclone insurance salesman from Tecumseh, gets a position in the city with another insurance company. Almost immediately, he saves lawyer Andrew Martine from being hit by a car. The grateful man buys a $100,000 policy, and his beautiful daughter Sylvia makes a date with Charlie. Charlie's thrill at his first big sale is quashed when he learns that Andrew is a bad risk because gangster 'Sudden Mike' Slade has a contract out on him. Andrew promises Slade to keep incriminating papers on him confidential, but drops him as a client. The vengeful Slade then kidnaps Sylvia, asking for the papers as ransom. When he finds out Sylvia has been kidnapped, naïve Charlie is outraged and intends to get her back by informing Slade that he is breaking the law. He goes to Slade's cafe where he meets Zella Cameron, Slade's former girl friend who holds a grudge against Slade. Offering to help Charlie, Zella gets him to call rival gang leader Pete Caltek and inform him that Slade is paying his men that night, and then shows Charlie the door of Slade's office. As Charlie announces his intentions to Slade, Pete and his gang enter. The lights go out, and after some confusion, Charlie finds Zella shot in the shoulder. She gives him the address of Slade's mansion, where Sylvia is being held. Charlie bravely knocks out the gangster-doorman, but finds he is afraid of his own shadow. He locates Sylvia, but must hide when Slade arrives. Charlie continues hiding, finding a secret passageway, while a gun battle blazes around him between the rival gangs. Slade captures Charlie, but after Sylvia gives him the key to the hidden records, he promises not to harm her or kill Charlie. Charlie escapes and leads the police to Slade, but unsure whether he is actually part of the gang, the police wait until Charlie subdues Slade in a hand-to-hand fight before intervening. Charlie and Sylvia are then free to be together"--AFI catalog, 1931-1940

When Reuben comes to town( Book )

1 edition published in 1902 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide

Columbia Theatre, absolutely fireproof, Luckett & Dwyer, lessees and managers, Ned Stein, treasurer. Messrs. Morris and Hall present the new musical comedy, in three acts, "When Reuben Comes to Town," book and lyrics by Herbert Hall Winslow, music by Herman Perlet, stage direction of William Morris

Sir Harry Lauder( Book )

1 edition published in 1930 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide

Trans-continental tour, Sir Harry Lauder, direction William Morris. Programme. Charles Prince, director

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