Directing
William D. Russell
- Titles
- 9movies14TV shows
- Career
Active from 1945 to 1967, busiest in 1955 with 3 main titles.
- Directed
- 22titles as director
- Average score
67/100
- Highest rated
Perry Mason83/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 12 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Wholesome6.7average 3.3
- Nostalgia6.8average 3.6
- Situational Comedy5.7average 2.7
- Family Dynamics6.5average 4.7
- Historical4.0average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay4.8average 3.7
- Romance4.5average 3.8
- Coming of Age3.3average 2.9
Rarely in their work
- Psychological3.7, average 5.6
- Tension4.3, average 6.1
- Dark Humor1.2, average 2.9
- Violence2.7, average 4.3
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Sitcom 6
- Nostalgic 6
- Lighthearted 4
- Character-Driven 4
- Wholesome Entertainment 3
- Nostalgic Charm 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Family Drama 2
- Gentle Humor 2
- Family Comedy 2
- Domestic Life 2
- Wholesome Comedy 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Virginia WellesActorHollywood Victory Caravan, Dear Ruth, Ladies' Man
Joan CaulfieldActorDear Ruth, The Sainted Sisters
Billy De WolfeActorOur Hearts Were Growing Up, Dear Ruth
Irving BaconActorDear Ruth, The Green Promise
Walter BrennanActorBest of the Badmen, The Green Promise
William DemarestActorOur Hearts Were Growing Up, The Sainted Sisters- SStuart ThompsonCinematographerOur Hearts Were Growing Up, Ladies' Man
- DDoane HarrisonEditorOur Hearts Were Growing Up, Ladies' Man
- EEverett DouglasEditorThe Sainted Sisters, Ladies' Man
Movies and TV shows
91950s
1 title · average score 49
49
Best of the Badmen (1951)
Director
1940s
8 titles · average score 67
62
The Green Promise (1949)
Director
Bride for Sale (1949)
Director
The Sainted Sisters (1948)
Director
74
Dear Ruth (1947)
Director
Ladies' Man (1947)
Director
78
The Biscuit Eater (1940)
as Field Judge (uncredited)