W.S. Van Dyke
Directing
- Born
- March 21, 1889 · San Diego, California, USA
- Died
- February 5, 1943 (age 53)
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Woodbridge Strong "W. S." Van Dyke II (Woody) (March 21, 1889 – February 5, 1943) was an American film director and writer who made several successful early sound films, including Tarzan the Ape Man in 1932, The Thin Man in 1934, San Francisco in 1936, and six popular musicals with Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald. He received two Academy Award nominations for Best Director for The Thin Man and San Francisco, and directed four actors to Oscar nominations: William Powell, Spencer Tracy, Norma Shearer, and Robert Morley. Known as a reliable craftsman who made his films on schedule and under budget, he earned the name "One Take Woody" for his quick and efficient style of filming.
Known for
The Birth of a Nation
March 8, 1915
The Thin Man
May 25, 1934
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
September 5, 1916
Tarzan the Ape Man
March 22, 1932
After the Thin Man
December 25, 1936
Another Thin Man
November 17, 1939
Shadow of the Thin Man
November 21, 1941
San Francisco
June 26, 1936
Manhattan Melodrama
May 4, 1934
The Prisoner of Zenda
September 3, 1937
I Love You Again
August 9, 1940
It's a Wonderful World
May 19, 1939
Behind the camera92
- 1942Journey for Margaret Director
- 1942Cairo Director
- 1942I Married an Angel Director
- 1942Dr. Kildare's Victory Director
- 1941Shadow of the Thin Man Director
- 1941The Feminine Touch Director
- 1941Rage in Heaven Director
- 1940Bitter Sweet Director
- 1940I Love You Again Director
- 1940I Take This Woman Director