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William Stowell

William Stowell (March 13, 1885 – November 24, 1919) was an American silent film actor. A handsome actor with matinee idol good looks, Stowell was signed into film in 1909 with the Independent Moving Pictures Company, better known simply as IMP (forerunner of Universal Studios), and debuted by starring in the popular hit The Cowboy Millionaire (1909), also starring Tom Mix. Between 1909 and 1919 Stowell starred in 119 silent films, often playing in over 10 films a year.

William Stowell

Actor William Stowell ca. 1915

M P Publishing · Motion picture classic, Volumes 3-4 1915 · Public domain

Name
William Stowell
Born
13 March 1885
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts
Died
24 November 1919
Place of death
Belgian Congo
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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William Stowell (March 13, 1885 – November 24, 1919) was an American silent film actor. A handsome actor with matinee idol good looks, Stowell was signed into film in 1909 with the Independent Moving Pictures Company, better known simply as IMP (forerunner of Universal Studios), and debuted by starring in the popular hit The Cowboy Millionaire (1909), also starring Tom Mix. Between 1909 and 1919 Stowell starred in 119 silent films, often playing in over 10 films a year.

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William Stowell (1885–1919) was an actor, of American nationality. The actor was born in Boston and died in Lubumbashi. Languages used include English.

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