King Wallis Vidor was an American film director, film producer and screenwriter, born in Galveston, Texas, on 8 February 1894, who died on 1 November 1982. His 67-year career spanned the silent and sound eras, with works distinguished by a sympathetic depiction of contemporary social issues. Considered an auteur director, he approached many genres and let the subject matter determine the style. His notable works include The Big Parade, Northwest Passage, Comrade X, An American Romance and Duel in the Sun. Within this atlas King Vidor is credited as the director of The Big Parade, The Crowd and Show People.
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King Wallis Vidor ( VEE-dor; February 8, 1894, November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter.
The Big Parade (Wikipedia)
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The Big Parade is a 1925 American silent war drama film directed by King Vidor, starring John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Hobart Bosworth, Tom O'Brien, and Karl Dane.
The Crowd (1928 film), Wikipedia
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The Crowd is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by King Vidor and starring James Murray, Eleanor Boardman and Bert Roach.
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Show People is a 1928 American synchronized sound comedy film directed by King Vidor.
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