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William Nuelsen Witney (May 15, 1915 – March 17, 2002) was an American film and television director. He is best remembered for the action films he made for Republic Pictures, particularly serials: Dick Tracy Returns, G-Men vs. the Black Dragon, Daredevils of the Red Circle, Zorro's Fighting Legion, and Drums of Fu Manchu.
William Witney (1915-2002) was a prolific and influential filmmaker who directed many serials, features and TV shows. He also acted in some films and wrote two books about his career and Roy Rogers' horse.
- William Witney
- March 17, 2002
- May 5, 1915
William Witney. Director: The Crimson Ghost. Born in Oklahoma in 1915, Witney broke into the business in 1933, working at Mascot, the leading producer of low-budget serials. After Mascot and other small companies merged in 1935 to form Republic, Witney graduated to director (at 21, he was Hollywood's youngest).
- May 5, 1915
- March 17, 2002
Apr 10, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of William Witney, a prolific and influential director of serials, features and TV shows. He was known for his fast-paced and action-packed style, his love of horses and the outdoors, and his impact on film-makers like Spielberg, Lucas and Tarantino.
Mar 18, 2002 · William Witney, the Republic Pictures action director who made the studio’s greatest cliffhanger serials during its B-movie heyday in the 1930s and ‘40s and introduced the now-standard practice...
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Welcome to the official site for director William Witney. Over the years, William Witney built a legacy, which continues to this day. Many articles have been written and many stories have been told, all of which are accessible on the web. Links for many of these are provided throughout this site.
Mar 30, 2002 · William Witney, who directed dozens of westerns, movie serials and television shows and who came up with the idea of choreographing screen fights, died here on March 17. He was 86. During a...
