William Post Jr.

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Characters played by William Post Jr.

Dr. Franz Tobel — Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942)

Scientist who invented a Nazi-targeting bombsight

Alan Jaynes — The Black Camel (1931)

Wealthy suitor of Shelah Fane, initially suspected due to her sudden engagement.

Donald — Bride by Mistake (1944)

Nora’s fiancé, Donald returns from military duty and tells her that he has fallen in love with someone else. His decision ends their engagement and leads Nora to pursue a different plan for her future, while Sylvia’s intended role as maid of honor at the wedding becomes unnecessary.

Career Overview

William Post Jr. has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Sherlock Holmes Rathbone Series with 1 titles. Signature works include The Open Door: The Story of Foreman Jim Baxter, His Family, and His Job, Mr. and Mrs. North, Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D.. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
19
Birth Date
1901-02-19
Birth Place
Montclair, New Jersey, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q104686805), public domain (CC0).