William Augustus Wellman was an American film director. Although Wellman began his film career as an actor, he worked on over 80 films, as director, producer and consultant but most often as a director, notable for his work in crime, adventure and action genre films, often focusing on aviation themes, a particular passion. He also directed several well regarded satirical comedies. Wellman directed the 1927 film Wings, which became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.
12 movies · 2 shows
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story
2008·8.5
Filmmakers in Action
2006·7.2
Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
1995·7.8
Gable: The King Remembered
1975·6.5
Island in the Sky
1953·6.2
Frisco Jenny
1933·6.7
The Star Witness
1931·6.9
Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8)
1931·6.0
Wings
1927·7.2
1925 Studio Tour
1925·6.3
Evangeline
1919·9.0
The Knickerbocker Buckaroo
1919·7.0