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W. S. Van Dyke

American film director (1889-1943) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 53

Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II was an American film director who made several 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.

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1943Died5 February 19431942Dr. Kildare's VictoryFilm, Director1941Rage in HeavenFilm, Director1940Bitter SweetFilm, Director1939Andy Hardy Gets Spring FeverFilm, Director1937Personal PropertyFilm, Director1936After the Thin ManFilm, Director1935Broadway Melody of 1936Film, Director1934Forsaking All OthersFilm, Director1933EskimoFilm, Director, Producer1932Night CourtFilm, Director1929The PaganFilm, Director1928White Shadows in the South SeasFilm, Director1918The Lady of the DugoutFilm, Director1916Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the AgesFilm, Cana Wedding Guest1889Born21 March 1889
  • The Prisoner of Zenda 1937
  • The Thin Man 1934
  • After the Thin Man 1936
  • I Love You Again 1940
  • Another Thin Man 1939

People around W. S. Van Dyke

Filmography 40

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Awards

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

About this person

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 efficient style of filming.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1943 · aged 53

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