Wyler, William 1902-1981
Overview
| Works: | 849 works in 3,252 publications in 13 languages and 40,938 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations War films History Romance films Comedy films Historical films Religious films Epic films Romantic comedy films |
| Roles: | Director, Producer, Author, Performer, Restager , fmd, Film editor, Other, Production personnel, Scenarist, Author of screenplay, Interviewee, fmp, Composer, Editor, Conductor, Publishing director, Contributor, Creator |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
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Most widely held works about
William Wyler
- Five came back : a story of Hollywood and the Second World War by Mark Harris( Book )
- William Wyler : the life and films of Hollywood's most celebrated director by Gabriel Miller( )
- A talent for trouble : the life of Hollywood's most acclaimed director, William Wyler by Jan Herman( Book )
- William Wyler : the authorized biography by Axel Madsen( Book )
- William Wyler by Michael A Anderegg( Book )
- Master space : film images of Capra, Lubitsch, Sternberg, and Wyler by Barbara Bowman( Book )
- William Wyler : a guide to references and resources by Sharon Kern( Book )
- A wonderful heart : the films of William Wyler by Neil Sinyard( Book )
- William Wyler : interviews by William Wyler( Book )
- William Wyler( Book )
- William Wyler by Guido Fink( Book )
- Ben Hur by Miklós Rózsa( Recording )
- Drei Meister in Hollywood : Erich von Stroheim, William Wyler, Otto Preminger by Norbert Grob( Book )
- The Funny girl journal by Jack Brodsky( Book )
- A salute to William Wyler : life achievement award dinner, March 9, 1976 by American Film Institute( Book )
- William Wyler : an American Film Institute seminar on his work : [held December 17, 1975] by William Wyler( Book )
- The story of the making of Ben-Hur : a tale of the Christ, from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer( Book )
- Rōma no kyūjitsu by Hideo Yoshimura( Book )
- Directed by William Wyler( Visual )
- William Wyler : a bibliography of materials in the UC Berkeley Library( )
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Most widely held works by
William Wyler
The best years of our lives by
William Wyler(
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105 editions published between 1946 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 3,160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the problems faced by three returning veterans of WWII as they attempt to pick up the threads of their lives. Captain Derry is returning to a loveless marriage, Sergeant Stephenson is a stranger to a family that's grown up without him, and sailor Parrish is tormented by the loss of his hands
105 editions published between 1946 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 3,160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the problems faced by three returning veterans of WWII as they attempt to pick up the threads of their lives. Captain Derry is returning to a loveless marriage, Sergeant Stephenson is a stranger to a family that's grown up without him, and sailor Parrish is tormented by the loss of his hands
Roman holiday by
William Wyler(
Visual
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121 editions published between 1953 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A modern-day princess rebels against her royal obligations and explores Rome on her own. She meets an American newspaperman who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her identity. But his plan falters as they fall in love
121 editions published between 1953 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A modern-day princess rebels against her royal obligations and explores Rome on her own. She meets an American newspaperman who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her identity. But his plan falters as they fall in love
Ben-Hur : a tale of the Christ(
Visual
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48 editions published between 1959 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 2,421 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A peace-loving prince of Judea, leads his nation against the wrath of the conquering Romans. His self-imposed destiny brings tragedy to himself, and his people, as he learns to fight, to love, to hate and, finally, to forgive
48 editions published between 1959 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 2,421 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A peace-loving prince of Judea, leads his nation against the wrath of the conquering Romans. His self-imposed destiny brings tragedy to himself, and his people, as he learns to fight, to love, to hate and, finally, to forgive
Funny girl by
William Wyler(
Visual
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95 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 2,178 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A musical film that follows the early career of stage comedienne Fanny Brice
95 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 2,178 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A musical film that follows the early career of stage comedienne Fanny Brice
Mrs. Miniver by
William Wyler(
Visual
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77 editions published between 1942 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This story of an average English middle-class family begins with the summer of 1939; when the sun shone down on a happy, careless people, who worked and played, reared their children and tended their gardens in that happy, easy-going England that was so soon to be fighting desperately for her way of life and for life itself."--Title screens. [The film] dramatizes the effect of the Second World War on the English at home. Mrs. Kay Miniver's tranquil domestic existence is torn to shreds by the winds of war: her husband, Clem, disappears on a secret volunteer mission; eldest son, Vin, joins the RAF; and the village faces regular German bombings with a typically British stiff-upper-lip. Embodying understated British courage in the face of danger, Mrs. Miniver's mission is to stay alive, and keep her family together with hope, strength, and dignity
77 editions published between 1942 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This story of an average English middle-class family begins with the summer of 1939; when the sun shone down on a happy, careless people, who worked and played, reared their children and tended their gardens in that happy, easy-going England that was so soon to be fighting desperately for her way of life and for life itself."--Title screens. [The film] dramatizes the effect of the Second World War on the English at home. Mrs. Kay Miniver's tranquil domestic existence is torn to shreds by the winds of war: her husband, Clem, disappears on a secret volunteer mission; eldest son, Vin, joins the RAF; and the village faces regular German bombings with a typically British stiff-upper-lip. Embodying understated British courage in the face of danger, Mrs. Miniver's mission is to stay alive, and keep her family together with hope, strength, and dignity
Wuthering Heights by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
114 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 2,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The acclaimed masterpiece based on Emily Brontë's novel. Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon star as Heathcliff and Cathy whose tortured love affair is doomed to a tragic end
114 editions published between 1939 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 2,054 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The acclaimed masterpiece based on Emily Brontë's novel. Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon star as Heathcliff and Cathy whose tortured love affair is doomed to a tragic end
Ben-Hur by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
228 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A peace-loving prince of Judea leads his nation against the wrath of the conquering Romans. His self-imposed destiny brings tragedy to himself, and his people, as he learns to fight, love, hate and, finally, forgive
228 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A peace-loving prince of Judea leads his nation against the wrath of the conquering Romans. His self-imposed destiny brings tragedy to himself, and his people, as he learns to fight, love, hate and, finally, forgive
Jezebel by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 1938 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Julie Marsden is a Southern belle in pre-Civil War New Orleans with a knack for manipulating the men in her life. Scorned by the man she loves, she lashes out in revenge and destroys lives in the process
80 editions published between 1938 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Julie Marsden is a Southern belle in pre-Civil War New Orleans with a knack for manipulating the men in her life. Scorned by the man she loves, she lashes out in revenge and destroys lives in the process
The big country by
William Wyler(
Visual
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61 editions published between 1958 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retired ship captain moves west to marry and start life over as a rancher. He finds himself between two families at war over cattle watering rights, unaccepted by the local people, and in a deteriorating relationship
61 editions published between 1958 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retired ship captain moves west to marry and start life over as a rancher. He finds himself between two families at war over cattle watering rights, unaccepted by the local people, and in a deteriorating relationship
The little foxes by
Lillian Hellman(
Visual
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64 editions published between 1941 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Regina Giddens is a woman who will stop at nothing to outwit her brothers in running the family business, even if it means sacrificing the health of her husband or the love of her young daughter
64 editions published between 1941 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Regina Giddens is a woman who will stop at nothing to outwit her brothers in running the family business, even if it means sacrificing the health of her husband or the love of her young daughter
The letter by
William Wyler(
Visual
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51 editions published between 1940 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,025 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set on a rubber plantation in Malaya, this story centers on a woman's reasons for killing a man who was a close family friend
51 editions published between 1940 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,025 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set on a rubber plantation in Malaya, this story centers on a woman's reasons for killing a man who was a close family friend
Friendly persuasion by
William Wyler(
Visual
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24 editions published between 1956 and 2018 in English and French and held by 1,006 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A heart-warming story about the day-to-day experiences of a Quaker family living in Indiana in 1862, showing their religious beliefs, their worldly temptations, their petty feuds, and their reactions in a time of crisis
24 editions published between 1956 and 2018 in English and French and held by 1,006 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A heart-warming story about the day-to-day experiences of a Quaker family living in Indiana in 1862, showing their religious beliefs, their worldly temptations, their petty feuds, and their reactions in a time of crisis
The children's hour by
William Wyler(
Visual
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47 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a vindictive little girl is disciplined in an exclusive girl's school, the child twists an overheard comment into slander. She accuses her teachers of lesbianism and her gullible grandmother spreads the gossip. Outraged, Karen and Martha fight back in court, but a child's lie is hard to disprove
47 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a vindictive little girl is disciplined in an exclusive girl's school, the child twists an overheard comment into slander. She accuses her teachers of lesbianism and her gullible grandmother spreads the gossip. Outraged, Karen and Martha fight back in court, but a child's lie is hard to disprove
The heiress by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 1949 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 951 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Catherine is the only heir to her stern father's vast estate. When a dashing fortune hunter named Morris Townsend wants her to elope, she is threatened by disinheritance. On the eve of their marriage he deserts her. Seven years later Morris returns, and a wiser Catherine plots her revenge
44 editions published between 1949 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 951 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Catherine is the only heir to her stern father's vast estate. When a dashing fortune hunter named Morris Townsend wants her to elope, she is threatened by disinheritance. On the eve of their marriage he deserts her. Seven years later Morris returns, and a wiser Catherine plots her revenge
Ben-Hur : a tale of the Christ(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Judah Ben-Hur is a young Jewish nobleman from a prominent family who is reunited with his childhood friend Messala. Messala returns to Judea as a Roman tribune. There is a genuine friendship between the two men, yet the clash of their cultures drives a wedge between them. That wedge finally drives Messala to banish Judah to the slave galleys and sends his mother and his sister to prison. From that point forward, Judah's life becomes a quest: a quest to survive and a quest for vengeance. Judah survives the galleys to become the adopted son of a Roman general, and his triumphant return to Judea permits him to challenge and subsequently confront Messala in a chariot race
4 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Judah Ben-Hur is a young Jewish nobleman from a prominent family who is reunited with his childhood friend Messala. Messala returns to Judea as a Roman tribune. There is a genuine friendship between the two men, yet the clash of their cultures drives a wedge between them. That wedge finally drives Messala to banish Judah to the slave galleys and sends his mother and his sister to prison. From that point forward, Judah's life becomes a quest: a quest to survive and a quest for vengeance. Judah survives the galleys to become the adopted son of a Roman general, and his triumphant return to Judea permits him to challenge and subsequently confront Messala in a chariot race
Dodsworth by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1936 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A middle-aged American retires and he and his wife go to Europe where they find a new set of values and relationships
35 editions published between 1936 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A middle-aged American retires and he and his wife go to Europe where they find a new set of values and relationships
How to steal a million(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman and a burglar hatch a scheme to swipe a forgery from an art museum to conceal her father's art forgeries
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman and a burglar hatch a scheme to swipe a forgery from an art museum to conceal her father's art forgeries
Dead end by
William Wyler(
Visual
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39 editions published between 1937 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 535 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"On the mean streets on New York's Lower East Side, Drina hopes to save her brother from a life of crime. But notorious hoodlum Baby Face Martin has come back to his old haunts looking for trouble and threatening to drag the boy down with him. Drina turns to her childhood friend Dave for help. But can he stop Martin without becoming just like him?"--Container
39 editions published between 1937 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 535 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"On the mean streets on New York's Lower East Side, Drina hopes to save her brother from a life of crime. But notorious hoodlum Baby Face Martin has come back to his old haunts looking for trouble and threatening to drag the boy down with him. Drina turns to her childhood friend Dave for help. But can he stop Martin without becoming just like him?"--Container
The desperate hours by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1955 and 2013 in English and German and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Harrowing story about an escaped convict who breaks into a suburban home and takes a family hostage
30 editions published between 1955 and 2013 in English and German and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Harrowing story about an escaped convict who breaks into a suburban home and takes a family hostage
The Westerner by
Gary Cooper(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1940 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Walter Brennan's Academy Award winning portrayal of "Judge" Roy Bean, along with the Academy Award-nominated story. Judge Roy Bean is a hard-nosed judge who dispenses his own unique brand of justice. Cole Harden, a stranger accused of stealing horses, attempts to talk himself out of the hangman's noose and the two men end up with a grudging friendship, until Bean's deadly scheming against the homesteaders puts the two on opposite sides
33 editions published between 1940 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Walter Brennan's Academy Award winning portrayal of "Judge" Roy Bean, along with the Academy Award-nominated story. Judge Roy Bean is a hard-nosed judge who dispenses his own unique brand of justice. Cole Harden, a stranger accused of stealing horses, attempts to talk himself out of the hangman's noose and the two men end up with a grudging friendship, until Bean's deadly scheming against the homesteaders puts the two on opposite sides
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Goldwyn, Samuel 1879-1974 Production personnel Producer
- Wright, Teresa 1918-2005 Costume designer Performer Contributor Actor
- Hawkins, Jack 1910-1973 Other Performer Actor
- Heston, Charlton Other Performer Actor
- MGM Home Entertainment Inc Distributor Producer
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Harareet, Haya 1931- Other Performer Actor
- Wallace, Lew 1827-1905 Bibliographic antecedent Other Creator Author Conceptor
- Boyd, Stephen 1931-1977 Performer Actor
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Bible.--New Testament Brice, Fanny Brontë, Emily, California--Los Angeles Capra, Frank, England England--Yorkshire Families Film adaptations Ford, John, Hellman, Lillian, History of Biblical events Huston, John, Italy--Rome Jesus Christ Journalists Kantor, MacKinlay, Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Middle class families Middle East--Judaea Region Motion picture industry Motion picture producers and directors Motion pictures Motion pictures in propaganda Nineteen forties Princesses Propaganda Ranching Revenge Rome (Empire) Ship captains Slaves Social conditions Southern States Stevens, George, Struther, Jan, United States United States, West Vaudeville Vendetta Veteran reintegration Veterans Wallace, Lew, War and motion pictures Women comedians World War (1939-1945) Wyler, William, Ziegfeld, Flo,
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Uailer, Uil'iam
Uaĭler, Uilʹi︠a︡m 1902-1981
Uilyam Uayler
Vaileris Viljamas
Viljams Vailers
Weiller, Wilhelm
Weiller, Wilhelm 1902-1981
Weiller William
William Wyler American film director, producer and screenwriter
William Wyler Amerikaans filmacteur
William Wyler amerykański reżyser
William Wyler director de cine nacido en Mullhouse (hoy en Francia, entonces en Alemania)
William Wyler pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
William Wyler réalisateur et producteur américain
William Wyler regista statunitense
William Wyler Schweizerisch-US-amerikanischer Filmregisseur und Produzent
Wyler, W.
Wyler, W. 1902-1981
Wyler, William
Wyler, William, 1902-
Wyler, Willy
Wyler, Willy, 1902-1981
Γουίλιαμ Γουάιλερ
Вилијам Вајлер
Вільям Вайлер
Уайлер Уильям
Уиллиам Уайлер
Уильям Уайлер
Уилям Уайлър
Уільям Уайлер
Ուիլյամ Ուայլեր
ויליאם ויילר
ויליאם ויילר שחקן אמריקאי
وليام يلر
ويليام وايلر
ویلیام وایلر
উইলিয়াম ওয়াইলার
უილიამ უაილერი
와일러, 윌리암 1902-1981
윌리엄 와일러
ウィリアム・ワイラー
ワイラー, ウィリアム
威廉·惠勒
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