William Wellman
William A. Wellman — American director, actor (1896-1975)
William Augustus Wellman was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor and military pilot. He was known 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. His 1927 film, Wings, was the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.
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Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1945–1980) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 10 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Image of the Beast | Donald W. Thompson | Color | |||
| 1949 | Battleground. | William Wellman | 118 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1947 | Magic Town. | William Wellman | 103 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1945 | The Story of G.I. Joe | William Wellman | 108 min | B&W | ||
| 1945 | This Man's Navy. | William Wellman | 10 reels | B&W | sound |