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Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II (March 21, 1889 – February 5, 1943) was an American film director 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.
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W.S. Van Dyke. Director: The Thin Man. For the better part of his career, Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke lived up to his sobriquet "One-Take Woody" by steadfastly adhering to his credo of shooting each scene as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- March 21, 1889
- February 5, 1943
Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II was born on March 21, 1889, in San Diego, California. His father, a Superior Court judge, died the same day. His mother, Laura Winston, was an actress, who worked with a touring vaudeville to earn a living.
Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II. Born: March 21, 1889, San Diego, California, U.S. Died: February 5, 1943, Los Angeles, California (aged 53) Notable Works: “Night Court”. “Tarzan the Ape Man”. “The Thin Man”.
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Woodbridge Strong "W. S." Van Dyke II (Woody) 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.
- March 21, 1889
- February 5, 1943
Legendary director, W.S. Van Dyke, was born Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II on Mar 21, 1889 in San Diego, CA. Van Dyke died at the age of 53 on Feb 5, 1943 in Brentwood, CA and was laid to rest in Forest Lawn (Glendale) Cemetery in Glendale, CA.
(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.
