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William Clifford

William Clifford (1878 – December 23, 1941) was an American actor and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in 170 films between 1910 and 1929. He also wrote for 30 films between 1913 and 1919.

William Clifford

Scene from A Corner in Cotton (1916). From the left: Frank Bacon, Marguerite Snow, Wilfred Rogers, Helen Dunbar, and William Clifford.

Quality Pictures / Metro Pictures · The Moving Picture World, Volume 27, March 18, 1916, p.1850 · Public domain

Name
William Clifford
Born
1878
Birthplace
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died
23 December 1941
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
Actor, screenwriter
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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William Clifford (1878 – December 23, 1941) was an American actor and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in 170 films between 1910 and 1929. He also wrote for 30 films between 1913 and 1919.

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