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W. S. Van Dyke was an American film director and writer best known for the films ‘The Thin Man’ and ‘San Francisco’ for which he received Academy Award nominations for Best Director. He was also famous for the series of musicals he made with Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald.
Biography. Read More. Van Dyke began his career as an assistant director, notably under D.W. Griffith on "Intolerance" (1916). He took over the direction of "White Shadows of the South Seas" from Robert Flaherty in 1928 and, by the 1930s, had developed into one of MGM's most reliable directors.
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.
(1889–1943). American director W.S. Van Dyke was known for his quick and efficient style of shooting. He made a number of commercial hits, though perhaps he was best remembered for films in the Thin Man series. Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II was born on March 21, 1889, in San Diego, California.
Died Feb. 5, 1943 in Brentwood, Calif. W .S. “Woody” Van Dyke is credited with directing 90 motion pictures from 1917 to 1942. He was twice nominated for the best director Academy Award,...
Active - 1910 - 2005 | Born - Mar 21, 1889 | Died - Feb 5, 1943 | Genres - Drama, Romance, Western. Overview. Filmography. Awards. Share on. facebook. twitter. Biography by AllMovie [+] W. S. "Woody" Van Dyke II inaugurated his career at age three as a stage actor, in the company of his widowed actress-mother.
The classic film, which was set during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, was MGM’s most-profitable release of the year and earned a best picture Oscar nomination. In addition, Van Dyke received his second nomination for best director, and Spencer Tracy, who played Father Tim Mullen, earned his first Oscar nod.
