William Forrest Movie Rankings
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William Forrest scores a combined 2.6674 out of 4 stars for Horse Soldiers
2.6674
A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail/supply centre. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. ... more about Horse Soldiers
DVD from $3.00 
(8 sellers)
2
William Forrest scores a combined 2.4710 out of 4 stars for Last Hurrah
2.4710
An aging politician (Spencer Tracy) tries to get re-elected one last time in the changing world of the 1950s when TV started to play a bigger part in politics. ... more about Last Hurrah
DVD from $12.49 
(5 sellers)
3
William Forrest scores a combined 2.4687 out of 4 stars for Fighting Seabees
2.4687
Construction workers in World War II in the Pacific are needed to build military sites, but the work is dangerous and they doubt the ability of the Navy to protect them. ... more about Fighting Seabees
DVD from $7.70 
(4 sellers)
4
William Forrest scores a combined 2.4261 out of 4 stars for In This Our Life
2.4261
A young woman (Stanley Timberlake) dumps her fiancée (Craig Fleming) and runs off with her sister's (Roy Timberlake) husband (Peter Kingsmill). They marry, settle in Baltimore, and Stanley ultimately drives Peter to drink and suicide. ... more about In This Our Life
Not Available on DVD
7
William Forrest scores a combined 2.1354 out of 4 stars for One-Eyed Jacks
2.1354
Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts down Dad for revenge. ... more about One-Eyed Jacks
DVD from $0.01 
(5 sellers)
8
William Forrest scores a combined 2.0646 out of 4 stars for Flight to Mars
2.0646
A newspaper reporter and a bunch of scientists fly a rocket to Mars just to find out that Martians look exactly like us. Mars is running low on one of their natural resources (Corium), and plan to steal the Earth astronauts' rocket and conquer Earth. ... more about Flight to Mars
DVD from $5.28 
(5 sellers)
9
William Forrest scores a combined 2.0145 out of 4 stars for Story of Seabiscuit
2.0145
Horse trainer Shawn O'Hara and his lovely niece, Margaret, come to America to escape the memory of an accident involving Margaret's brother, Danny. ... more about Story of Seabiscuit
DVD from $3.54 
(5 sellers)
14
William Forrest scores a combined 1.5350 out of 4 stars for Private Eyes
1.5350
Not Available on DVD
15
William Forrest scores a combined 1.4893 out of 4 stars for Destination Gobi
1.4893
A group of US Navy weathermen taking measurements in the Gobi desert in World War II are force to seek the help of Mongol nomads to regain their ship while under attack from the Japanese airforce. ... more about Destination Gobi
Not Available on DVD
17
William Forrest scores a combined 1.3698 out of 4 stars for Senator Was Indiscreet
1.3698
Dim-witted blowhard, Melvin G. Ashton, is a US Senator who wants to be President. He hires Lew Gibson, a talented PR man who gets Ashton in newsreels and on the front page, never thinking he'll win. ... more about Senator Was Indiscreet
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Paradise Alley
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As studio financing dwindled away for Hugo Haas, his last film as a writer-director-producer has certain autobiographical elements, a cast featuring several film veterans from the silent era, and a storyline containing a metaphoric commentary on ... more about Paradise Alley
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Abroad with Two Yanks
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Biff and Jeff, two American G.I.'s on furlough in Australia during The Second World War, are enjoying their time the way most soldiers on leave do. ... more about Abroad with Two Yanks
Not Available on DVD
20
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Adventures of the Flying Cadets
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Flying students Danny Collins (Johnny Downs), Jinx Roberts (Bobby Jordan), Scrapper Mackay (Ward Wood) and Zombie Parker (Billy Benedict) are suspected of a series of murders perpetrated by a Nazi agent known as the Black Hangman. ... more about Adventures of the Flying Cadets
DVD from $11.99 
(3 sellers)
21
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Alias a Gentleman
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A convict (Wallace Beery) is finishing a ten-year prison sentence, during which time he has studied to become a gentleman and intends to go straight. ... more about Alias a Gentleman
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Blind Spot
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Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Corpse Came C.O.D.
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When a dead body turns up in the home of a famous actress, two reporters (who also happen to be in love with one another) compete to get the real scoop. ... more about Corpse Came C.O.D.
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Dangerous Business
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Two young lawyers (Forrest Tucker and Lynn Merrick) open an office together. They are hired to defend a utilities magnate (Thurston Hall) who claims he has been framed. ... more about Dangerous Business
Not Available on DVD
30
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Devil on Wheels
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American-International did not invent the juvenile delinquents-jalopies-reckless driving-hot rodders-build it at home-chicken playing genre of movies. ... more about Devil on Wheels
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Devil Ship
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Captain Biff Brown (Richard Lane) owns a boat used to ferry prisoners from the mainland to Alcatraz. The police find some escape tools on his boat and, although Brown isn't involved, his contract is terminated and he goes back to tuna fishing. ... more about Devil Ship
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Doctor Jim
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Dr. Jim Gateson, a country doctor who has counselled and ministered to his community for 30 years, is being honored with a surprise testimonial dinner. ... more about Doctor Jim
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Flight from Destiny
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After philosophy Professor Todhunter is told he has 6 months left to live, he is barred from teaching by his college so there won't be a scandal if he drops dead in class. ... more about Flight from Destiny
Not Available on DVD
36
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Follow the Boys
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During World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits, and were meant as morale-boosters to both the troops overseas and the ... more about Follow the Boys
Not Available on DVD
37
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Fort Dodge Stampede
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Outlaws took $30,000 from the Adams Bank, but one of them double crossed everyone and hid the money in old Fort Dodge, Nevada. ... more about Fort Dodge Stampede
Not Available on DVD
39
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Gangs of the Waterfront
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Gang Leader Dutch Malone (Robert Armstrong) goes on a hunting trip and is in a car wreck and is confined to the hospital, without the knowledge of any of his gang members. ... more about Gangs of the Waterfront
Not Available on DVD
45
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for I'll See You in My Dreams
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Songwriter Gus Kahn gets the Hollywood treatment. The film chronicles his success and decline, with his wife Grace sticking by him the whole time. ... more about I'll See You in My Dreams
DVD from $8.88 
(6 sellers)
46
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Jet Job
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Joe Novak (Stanley Clements) is a test pilot for military-aircraft designer Sam Bentley (John Litel), who thinks of Joe as a son. ... more about Jet Job
Not Available on DVD
47
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Joe Smith
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Joe Smith is an average American citizen, working in an aircraft factory. He has access to the plans for a new bomb-sight and is kidnapped by enemy agents who unsuccessfully torture him to get him to betray his country. ... more about Joe Smith
Not Available on DVD
50
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Lucky Devils
0.0001
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Man Who Talked Too Much
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Assistant District Attorney Stephen Forbes (George Brent), an impressive orator with a long list of convictions, resigns when an innocent boy is convicted and the real murderer confesses too late. ... more about Man Who Talked Too Much
Not Available on DVD
54
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Pardners
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Martin and Lewis are sons of former ranch partners. Lewis, raised by his millionaire mother, follows visiting Martin back to the old West to learn how to be a cowboy. ... more about Pardners
Not Available on DVD
56
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Race Street
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Nice-guy bookie Dan Gannin plans to quit the racket; he's opening a new night club with his torch-singing sister as main attraction. ... more about Race Street
Not Available on DVD
57
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Rage at Dawn
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Terrorizing 1866 Indiana, the Reno brothers gang uses the town of Seymour as a safe haven, paying off three crooked town officials. ... more about Rage at Dawn
DVD from $0.01 
(2 sellers)
60
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Salty O'Rourke
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Salty owes money to Doc Baxter; he and his pal Smitty have one month to pay up. They get a race horse and a disbarred jockey, Johnny Cates, who must fake his identity to race. ... more about Salty O'Rourke
Not Available on DVD
64
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Smuggler's Gold
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"Pop" Hodges (Carl Benton Reid) runs an equipment store and a fishing boat as blinds for a gold-smuggling operation, unknown to his niece, Susan Clarke (Amanda Blake) who is engaged to deep-sea diver Mike Sloan (Cameron Mitchell). ... more about Smuggler's Gold
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Southside 1-1000
0.0001
The US secret service goes after a counterfeit ring, whose engraver Eugene Deane has covertly constructed his plates while serving a life sentence in San Quentin. ... more about Southside 1-1000
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Spy Ship
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A radio repoter begins to suspect that a commentator at his station may be using her position to broadcast shipping information to enemy spies. With the help of the girl's sister, he sets out to expose the spy and her Nazi gang. ... more about Spy Ship
Not Available on DVD
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William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Trapped by Boston Blackie
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When Boston Blackie's private detective friend Joe Kenyon is killed in an auto crash under suspicious circumstances, Blackie (Chester Morris) makes an offer to Mrs. Kenyon (Mary Currier) to take his place as a guard at a party given by the wealthy Mrs. ... more about Trapped by Boston Blackie
Not Available on DVD
71
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Valentino
0.0001
Not Available on DVD
72
William Forrest scores a combined 0.0001 out of 4 stars for Winning of the West
0.0001
Territorial Ranger Gene Autry (Gene Autry) is ordered to protect crusading publisher John Randolph (William Fawcett) and his printer Smiley Burnette (Smiley Burnette) from Art Selbey (Robert Livingston) and Clint Raybold (Gregg Barton), who are using ... more about Winning of the West
Not Available on DVD
 
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William Forrest
Birthdate:
October 10, 1902
Death date:
January 26, 1989

William Forrest

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Career Span:

Decade
# Movies
Movie Score
1940s
45
total ranking of 1.9701  1.9701
1950s
22
total ranking of 1.8810  1.8810
1960s
4
total ranking of 1.2435  1.2435
1970s
1
total ranking of 0.1660  0.1660
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews & awards.
Overall Actor Score:
1.9159
William Forrest is ranked overall as 1.9159 of of 4 stars
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