William A. Wellman
William Augustus Wellman was an American film director. Although Wellman began his film career as an actor, he worked on over 80 films, as director, producer and consultant but most often as a director, notable for his work in crime, adventure and action genre films, often focusing on aviation themes, a particular passion. He also directed several well regarded satirical comedies. Wellman directed the 1927 film Wings, which became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.
Wings
as Doughboy (uncredited)Two young men, one rich, one middle class, both in love with the same woman, become US Air Corps...
Movie pageIsland in the Sky
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)A C-47 transport plane, named the Corsair, makes a forced landing in the frozen wastelands of...
Movie pageYou Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
as Self (archive footage)Jack L. Warner, Harry Warner, Albert Warner and Sam Warner were siblings who were born in Poland...
Movie page1925 Studio Tour
as SelfA tour of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio in 1925 shows the people who make the movies there, and...
Movie pageScreen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)
as SelfPola Negri, Bebe Daniels, Mitzi Green, Polly Moran, Mack Sennett and Marjorie Beebe are seen...
Movie pageWild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
as Self (archive footage)Documentary exploring the career of noted film directer William A. Wellman.
Movie pageThe Star Witness
as Company Workman (uncredited)A tough District Attorney goes after a murderous crime gang, only to find that his witnesses, an...
Movie pageFilmmakers in Action
as Self (archive footage)What is the state of cinema and what being a filmmaker means? What are the measures taken to...
Movie pageThe Knickerbocker Buckaroo
as HenryA lost film. Teddy Drake is a pleasure-seeking aristocrat who ends up expelled from his...
Movie pageEvangeline
as British lieutenantIn the Canadian province of Acadia, young Evangeline is betrothed to Gabriel. But before their...
Movie pageThis Is Your Life
as SelfThis Is Your Life is an American television documentary series broadcast on NBC, originally...
TV Show pageThe Men Who Made the Movies
as uncreditedAcclaimed profiles of eight great American film directors. Produced and directed by Richard...
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