William A. Wellman
Directing
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.
Behind the camera
1958Darby's Rangers
Director
1958Lafayette Escadrille
Director
1956Good-bye, My Lady
Director
1955Blood Alley
Director
1954The High and the Mighty
Director
1954Track of the Cat
Director
1953Island in the Sky
Director
1952My Man and I
Director
1951Across the Wide Missouri
Director
1951It's a Big Country
Director
1951Westward the Women
Director
1950The Next Voice You Hear...
Director
1950The Happy Years
Director
1949Battleground
Director
1948Yellow Sky
Director
1948The Iron Curtain
Director
1947Magic Town
Director
1946Gallant Journey
Director & Writer
1945Story of G.I. Joe
Director
1945This Man's Navy
Director
1944Buffalo Bill
Director
1943The Ox-Bow Incident
Director
1943Lady of Burlesque
Director
1942Roxie Hart
Director