William Clemens

Biography

William Clemens (September 10, 1905 – April 29, 1980) was an American director and editor known for his work in the detective genre, directing films for characters such as Nancy Drew, Perry Mason, The Falcon, Philo Vance and Torchy Blane.

Directed

1. Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939) — Director
2. Crime School (1938) — Director
3. Nancy Drew… Detective (1938) — Director
4. The Thirteenth Hour (1947) — Director
5. The Falcon and the Co-Eds (1943) — Director
6. Devil's Island (1939) — Director
7. Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) — Director
8. The Falcon Out West (1944) — Director
9. Calling Philo Vance (1940) — Director
10. The Falcon in Danger (1943) — Director
11. Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (1939) — Director
12. The Case of the Stuttering Bishop (1937) — Director
13. Crime by Night (1944) — Director
14. Torchy Blane in Panama (1938) — Director
15. Knockout (1941) — Director
16. King of the Lumberjacks (1940) — Director
17. The Night of January 16th (1941) — Director
18. Night in New Orleans (1942) — Director
19. The Case of the Velvet Claws (1936) — Director
20. The Footloose Heiress (1937) — Director
21. Down the Stretch (1936) — Director
22. On Dress Parade (1939) — Director
23. Here Comes Carter (1936) — Director
24. Accidents Will Happen (1938) — Director
25. The Law in Her Hands (1936) — Director
26. Once a Doctor (1937) — Director
27. Sweater Girl (1942) — Director
28. Missing Witnesses (1937) — Director
29. She Couldn't Say No (1940) — Director
30. Talent Scout (1937) — Director
31. The Sunday Round-Up (1936) — Director
32. Lady Bodyguard (1943) — Director
33. Mr. Chump (1938) — Director
34. Man Hunt (1936) — Director

Also appeared in

1. The Defenders (1961) — Detective Zorn