Direction: William D. Russell
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by William D. Russell. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 17
Perry Mason (TV Series)
1957 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Erle Stanley Gardner · Arthur Marks · Jesse Hibbs · William D. Russell
Cast Raymond Burr · William Hopper · Barbara Hale · William Talman
Synopsis Perry Mason (TV Series) (1957) is a classic legal drama that aired from 1957 to 1966, spanning 9 seasons and 271 episodes. The show centers around the brilliant defense attorney Perry Mason, portrayed by Raymond Burr. Mason is known for...
6.5
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6.5
1K votes
The Green Promise
1949 · Movie · 93 min. · United States
Direction William D. Russell
Cast Marguerite Chapman · Walter Brennan · Robert Paige · Natalie Wood
Synopsis The Green Promise (1949) follows the story of a headstrong elderly farmer who is resistant to the advice of his neighbors regarding the modernization of his farm. He firmly believes that traditional methods are sufficient. Living with him are his...
5.8
99 votes
5.8
99 votes
Family Affair (TV Series)
1966 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Don Fedderson · Edmund L. Hartmann · James Sheldon · Charles Barton
Cast Brian Keith · Kathy Garver · Anissa Jones · Johnny Whitaker
Synopsis Family Affair (TV Series) (1966) follows the story of Bill Davis, a carefree bachelor residing in Manhattan with his loyal butler, Giles French. Bill's world is turned upside down when his late brother's three children—twins Buffy and Jody, aged 6,...
5.7
36 votes
5.7
36 votes
Best of the Badmen
1951 · Movie · 84 min. · United States
Direction William D. Russell
Cast Robert Ryan · Claire Trevor · Jack Buetel · Robert Preston
Synopsis Best of the Badmen (1951) follows the story of Jeff Clanton, a Missouri Army major who, after the Civil War, convinces the remaining members of Quantrill's Raiders to surrender and align themselves with the Union. Among these notorious outlaws are...
5.6
125 votes
5.6
125 votes
Dennis the Menace (TV Series)
1959 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Charles Barton · William D. Russell · Don Taylor · Jeffrey Hayden
Cast Jay North · Herbert Anderson · Gloria Henry · Bill Booth
Synopsis Dennis the Menace (TV Series) (1959) is a beloved live-action television series that aired from 1959 to 1963, consisting of 146 episodes. Based on the Hank Ketcham comic strip of the same name, the show follows the escapades of Dennis...
4.9
55 votes
4.9
55 votes
Bride for Sale
1949 · Movie · 87 min. · United States
Direction William D. Russell
Cast Claudette Colbert · Robert Young · George Brent · Max Baer
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The Farmer's Daughter (TV Series)
1963 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction William D. Russell · Bob Claver · Don Taylor · Richard Kinon
Cast Inger Stevens · William Windom · Cathleen Nesbitt · Mickey Sholdar
Synopsis The Farmer's Daughter (TV Series) (1963) aired from 1963 to 1966, spanning three seasons and 101 episodes. The story revolves around Glen Morley, a widowed congressman from Minnesota residing in Washington D.C. with his mother and two sons. When Katy...
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Empire (TV Series)
1962 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Kathleen Hite · Bernard McEveety · Abner Biberman · John Farrow
Cast Richard Egan · Ryan O'Neal · Anne Seymour · Terry Moore
Synopsis Empire (TV Series) (1962) is a television series that aired from 1962 to 1964, consisting of 33 episodes. The show revolves around Jim Redigo, who serves as the foreman of the vast Garrett Ranch. The ranch is owned by the...
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Hollywood Victory Caravan (S)
1945 · Movie · 20 min. · United States
Direction William D. Russell
Cast Robert Benchley · Humphrey Bogart · Carmen Cavallaro · Bing Crosby
Synopsis Hollywood Victory Caravan (S) (1945) follows the journey of a young woman who is determined to reach Washington D.C. to reunite with her solitary brother, a wounded soldier. In her quest, she successfully convinces the renowned Bing Crosby to allow...
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Grindl (TV Series)
1963 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Charles Barton · Sherman Marks · William D. Russell · King Donovan
Cast Imogene Coca · Dee J. Thompson · James Millhollin · Clyde Adler
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Our Hearts Were Growing Up
1946 · Movie · 83 min. · United States
Direction William D. Russell
Cast Gail Russell · Diana Lynn · Brian Donlevy · Billy De Wolfe
Synopsis Our Hearts Were Growing Up (1946) follows the lives of Cornelia and Emily, two young women navigating the complexities of love and relationships while attending college in the early 1920s. Their romantic entanglements take unexpected turns, leading to a web...
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The Case of the Sleepwalker's Niece (TV Series)
1957 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction William D. Russell
Cast Raymond Burr · Barbara Hale · William Hopper · William Talman
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The Sainted Sisters
1948 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction William D. Russell
Cast Veronica Lake · Joan Caulfield · Barry Fitzgerald · George Reeves
Synopsis The Sainted Sisters (1948) follows the journey of two cunning female con artists from the bustling streets of New York City. After successfully pulling off their latest scheme and securing a substantial haul, they find themselves on the run from...
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Dear Ruth
1947 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction William D. Russell
Cast Joan Caulfield · William Holden · Mona Freeman · Edward Arnold
Synopsis Dear Ruth (1947) presents a typical day in the Wilkins household, where the family dynamics are anything but ordinary. The Wilkins family includes Ruth, a reserved yet beautiful young woman, her stern father who is a judge, and Miriam, a...
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The Star and the Story (TV Series)
1955 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Roy Kellino · Robert Stevenson · Peter Godfrey · Lewis R. Foster
Cast Hugh Sanders · Frank Lovejoy · Hillary Brooke · Robin Hughes
Synopsis The Star and the Story (TV Series) (1955) presents a collection of dramatic tales, each episode showcasing a unique cast or individual performer. Produced by the renowned Four Star Productions, this series offers a platform for emerging talents, many of...
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Father Knows Best (TV Series)
1954 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Ed James · Peter Tewksbury · William D. Russell
Cast Robert Young · Jane Wyatt · Billy Gray · Lauren Chapin
Synopsis Father Knows Best (TV Series) (1954) is a beloved television sitcom that aired from 1954 to 1960, spanning 203 episodes. This show is an adaptation of a popular radio program and centers around the Anderson family, led by the wise...
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You Are There (TV Series)
1953 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Bernard Girard · William D. Russell · Sidney Lumet · Jack Gage
Cast Walter Cronkite · Paul Birch · Roy Engel · E.G. Marshall
Synopsis You Are There (TV Series) (1953) spanned 160 episodes from 1953 to 1972, with Walter Cronkite serving as the host for vivid reenactments of pivotal historical moments. The series brought to life significant events such as "The Landing of the...
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