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.
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Movies Made by William A. Wellman (86)
When Husbands Flirt (1925)
Director
Edgar's Hamlet (1920)
Assistant Director
Edgar and the Teacher's Pet (1920)
Assistant Director
The Unwritten Code (1918)
Assistant Director
Movies starring William A. Wellman (12)
Filmmakers in Action (2006)
Self (Archive Footage)
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