King Vidor

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.