William C. Dowlan

William C. Dowlan

American actor, film director (1882–1947)

William C. Dowlan was an American stage performer and a film actor and director during the silent era. Most of his directorial projects were done in collaboration with his wife, screenwriter Leonora Ainsworth. Between 1915 and 1917 he and Ainsworth did extensive work together for Universal Film Manufacturing Company in Los Angeles and for the American Film Company at its facilities in Santa Barbara.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 9 films (1915–1920) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 12 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1920 LOCKED LIPS. Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. 5 reels B&W
1920 THE CHORUS GIRL'S ROMANCE. Metro Pictures Corp. 6 reels
1919 COMMON PROPERTY. Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. 6 reels
1919 COWARDICE COURT. Fox Film Corp 5 reels
1916 JUST PLAIN FOLKS. Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. 3 reels B&W silent
1916 Youth's Endearing Charm William C. Dowlan B&W
1915 ACROSS THE FOOTLIGHTS. Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. 2 reels 16mm B&W silent
1915 THE COLLEGE ORPHAN. Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. 6 reels B&W silent
1915 THE GREAT FEAR. Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. 1 reel B&W silent