Willard Louis (April 19, 1882 – July 22, 1926) was an American stage and film actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 80 films between 1911 and 1926. He was born in

San Francisco, California San Francisco (; Spanish for " Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the fourth most populous in California and 17th ...

. Louis had an art studio before he became an actor at age 20. He acted on stage for four years before he began making films. In addition to his work in dramatic films, Louis performed in comedic roles. In 1926, he signed a five-year contract with Warner Bros., with some of the proposed films having him co-starring with

Louise Fazenda Louise Fazenda (June 17, 1895 – April 17, 1962) was an American film actress, appearing chiefly in silent comedy films. Early life Fazenda was born in her maternal grandparents' house in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of merchandise bro ...

. Lous died of

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and

pneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the small air sacs known as alveoli. Symptoms typically include some combination of productive or dry cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. The severi ...

in Glendale, California, aged 44.

Partial filmography

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A Man of Sorrow ''A Man of Sorrow'' is a lost 1916 American drama film produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation and starring William Farnum. Oscar Apfel directed and wrote the scenario based on a play, ''Hoodman Blind'', by Wilson Barrett.

'' (1916) * '' The Man from Bitter Roots'' (1916) * ''

The Battle of Hearts ''The Battle of Hearts'' is a 1916 American silent drama film written and directed by Oscar Apfel, and produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. It starred William Farnum and Elda Furry (later known as Hedda Hopper). The story was by F ...

'' (1916) * '' The Fires of Conscience'' (1916) * '' The Island of Desire'' (1917) * ''

The Book Agent ''The Book Agent'' is a 1917 American silent comedy film directed by Otis Turner and starring George Walsh, Doris Pawn, and William Burress.Solomon p.239 Cast * George Walsh as Harry Kelly * Doris Pawn as Mollie Lester * William Burress as C ...

'' (1917) * ''

A Tale of Two Cities ''A Tale of Two Cities'' is a historical novel published in 1859 by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in ...

'' (1917) * '' Madame Du Barry'' (1917) * ''

A Branded Soul ''A Branded Soul'' is a lost 1917 American silent drama film directed by Bertram Bracken and starring Gladys Brockwell. It was produced and distributed by the Fox Film Corporation. Cast *Gladys Brockwell as Conchita Cordova *Colin Chase as Juan Me ...

'' (1917) * '' One Touch of Sin'' (1917) * ''

The Unpainted Woman ''The Unpainted Woman'' is a 1919 American drama film directed by Tod Browning that is based upon a story by Sinclair Lewis. It is not known whether the film currently survives, which suggests that it is a lost film. Plot As described in a film ...

'' (1919) * ''

Love Insurance ''Love Insurance'' is a lost 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Donald Crisp, produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is based on the novel of the same name by Earl Derr Biggers, ''Love Insurance''. '' ...

'' (1919) * '' The Loves of Letty'' (1919) * '' The Scarlet Shadow'' (1919) * '' What Am I Bid?'' (1919) * '' Going Some'' (1920) * '' The Great Accident'' (1920) * '' Dollars and Sense'' (1920) * '' Madame X'' (1920) * '' A Slave of Vanity'' (1920) * ''

Moonlight and Honeysuckle ''Moonlight and Honeysuckle'' is a 1921 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Joseph Henabery and starring Mary Miles Minter and Monte Blue. It was adapted by Barbara Kent from the 1919 stage play of the same name by George Scarboro ...

'' (1921) * ''

Robin Hood Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature and film. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. In some versions of the legend, he is dep ...

'' (1922) * '' Only a Shop Girl'' (1922) * '' Vanity Fair'' (1923) * ''

McGuire of the Mounted ''McGuire of the Mounted'' is a 1923 American crime film directed by Richard Stanton and written by George Hively. The film stars William Desmond, Louise Lorraine, Willard Louis, Vera James, J. P. Lockney, and William Lowery. The film was rel ...

'' (1923) * '' The French Doll'' (1923) * ''

The Marriage Market ''The Marriage Market'' (Leányvásár) is an operetta by Hungarian composer Victor Jacobi. It was premiered on 14 November 1911 at the Király Színház (King Theater) in Budapest and was the composer's first significant success not only in Hu ...

'' (1923) * ''

Her Marriage Vow ''Her Marriage Vow'' is a 1924 American drama film written and directed by Millard Webb. The film stars Monte Blue, Willard Louis, Beverly Bayne, Margaret Livingston, John Roche and Priscilla Moran. The film was released by Warner Bros. on Jul ...

'' (1924) * '' A Lady of Quality'' (1924) * '' Daddies'' (1924) * '' Three Women'' (1924) * ''

Babbitt Babbitt may refer to: Fiction * ''Babbitt'' (novel), a 1922 novel by Sinclair Lewis ** ''Babbitt'' (1924 film), a 1924 silent film based on the novel ** ''Babbitt'' (1934 film), a 1934 film based on the novel *Babbit, the family name of the titl ...

'' (1924) * '' Beau Brummel'' (1924) * '' The Lover of Camille'' (1924) * ''

Don't Doubt Your Husband ''Don't Doubt Your Husband'' is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by Harry Beaumont and starring Viola Dana, Allan Forrest and Winifred Bryson.Parish & Pitts p.22 Cast * Viola Dana as Helen Blake * Allan Forrest as Richard Blake * W ...

'' (1924) * '' A Broadway Butterfly'' (1925) * '' Eve's Lover'' (1925) * ''

The Man Without a Conscience ''The Man Without a Conscience'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by James Flood and written by Louis D. Lighton and Hope Loring. The film stars Willard Louis, Irene Rich, June Marlowe, John Patrick, Robert Agnew, and Helen Dunba ...

'' (1925) * '' Kiss Me Again'' (1925) * '' Hogan's Alley'' (1925) * '' Three Weeks in Paris'' (1925) * ''

His Secretary ''His Secretary'' is a 1925 American Silent film, silent comedy film directed by Hobart Henley. The film stars Norma Shearer and Lew Cody. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Ruth, a young woman who is in love with her employer but is ...

'' (1925) * '' The Love Toy'' (1926) * '' Madamoiselle Modiste'' (1926) * ''

The Shamrock Handicap ''The Shamrock Handicap'' is a 1926 American romance film directed by John Ford. Prints of the film still exists in the Museum of Modern Art film archive and Cinematheque Royale de Belgique. Cast * Janet Gaynor as Lady Sheila O'Hara * Leslie ...

'' (1926) * ''

Don Juan Don Juan (), also known as Don Giovanni ( Italian), is a legendary, fictional Spanish libertine who devotes his life to seducing women. Famous versions of the story include a 17th-century play, ''El burlador de Sevilla y convidado de piedra'' ...

'' (1926) * '' The Honeymoon Express'' (1926) * ''

A Certain Young Man ''A Certain Young Man'' is a 1928 comedy film directed by Hobart Henley. The film stars Ramon Novarro, Marceline Day, Renée Adorée, Carmel Myers and Bert Roach. The film is considered lost. A trailer for the film is preserved at the Library of ...

'' (1927) (*uncredited; posthumous performance)

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