Directing

W.S. Van Dyke

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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. He received two Academy Award nominations for Best Director for The Thin Man and San Francisco, and directed four actors to Oscar nominations: William Powell, Spencer Tracy, Norma Shearer, and Robert Morley. Known as a reliable craftsman who made his films on schedule and under budget, he earned the name "One Take Woody" for his quick and efficient style of filming.

Known for

1934 The Thin Man Director Movie 1915 The Birth of a Nation Assistant Director Movie 1932 Tarzan the Ape Man Director Movie 1936 San Francisco Director Movie 1916 Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages Cana Wedding Guest Movie 1936 After the Thin Man Director Movie 1940 I Love You Again Director Movie 1938 Marie Antoinette Director Movie 1934 Manhattan Melodrama Director Movie 1941 Shadow of the Thin Man Director Movie