Just William:

Star of Film and Theatre!

Eddie (screen name) 'William Graham' played William Brown in two major film produtions in the 1940's based on Richmal Comptons character William Brown from the highly successfull books by the same name. Toured the theatres in a William stage production and then went on to appear in a number of british films such as 'Where the Spies are' starring David Niven.

Before securing the William film roles Eddie grew up in Darlington, Co Durham. As a young boy he went against the grain to take dancing and acting classes at the tender age of 4.

His Mother and father sensed there was talent in this young man and supported him through all he wanted to do. Taking the opportunities as they came he joined 'The Caroll Levis show' at the age of 14. The show toured the U.K. visiting variety halls. Then at the age of 16 he was 'sent' for an audition with united studios for the lead part of the up and coming 'Williams' film.

Securing the role Eddie never looked back. He was now the Just William's actor and, star of the show. Signing numerous advertising contracts including: 'Raliegh Bikes' 'Omo washing powder' and 'Mars bars'.

After the films and promotion work, Eddie was drafted into the army, spending his time in the medical corp. Once released he went back into show bussiness. drawering on his talent as a tap dancer he Carved a career as a dancer. Spending many years as one of the lead male dancers at the 'Windmill Theatre' in London.

So now when the just-williams-games-emporium say : Why don't you just switch off your television set go out and do something less boring instead. you know why. This man did just that! We salute you.

Below is a selection of photos showing Eddies memrobilia. We hope you enjoy them.

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What is the Just William film and book series all about:

Well William Brown is a scruffy eleven-year-old boy.

William and his friends, Ginger, Henry and Douglas, are called 'The outlaws' and have a gangs den at a barn in Farmer Jenks field. William is obviously the leader of the gang and The Outlaws are sworn enemies of the Hubert Lane-ites who they often have run-ins with.

Ginger is William's best friend and is as reckless. He takes over the lead of 'the outlaws' when William is not around.

Henry is the wiser one of 'The Outlaws', Never without the vital detail the Outlaws need in crucial times and is the eldest of the outlaws.

Douglas, Is the negative one but is an amazing speller in english grammer( he can't actually spell anything) but the rest of the gang thinks he can.

Together they have some great fun games and adventures, getting into scrapes and tricky situations but always managing to get themselves just about back on track. Always a little naughty but never over the top its pure boy child innocence played to the best.

William's family. Ethel is his sister. Robert his older brother.

His mother seems to understand William the most and his father gives a sterness from the age the books were written. Classic books for kids and adults to enjoy. Plus many television series have been filmed in almost every decade most recently in 2010 on the BBC in England.

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