King Vidor

Biography

King Wallis Vidor (February 8, 1894 – November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1979, he was awarded an Honorary Academy Award for his "incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator." He was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Director, and won eight international film awards during his career. Vidor's best known films include The Big Parade (1925), The Crowd (1928), Stella Dallas (1937), and Duel in the Sun (1946).

Known For

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

as Extra (uncredited)

The Oscars

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And the Oscar Goes To...

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Show People

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Our Daily Bread

as Farmer Yelling 'Let It Go!' (uncredited)

It's a Great Feeling

as KIng Vidor (uncredited)

The Ed Sullivan Show

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Souls for Sale

as Self - Celebrity Director (uncredited)

1925 Studio Tour

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Hollywood

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