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Wyler, William 1902-1981
Overview
| Works: | 419
works in
1,131
publications in
12
languages and
32,491
library holdings
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| Genres: | Romance
Melodrama
Western
Thriller
Adaptation
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| Subject Headings: | Motion picture producers and directors--United States
Motion pictures
Motion picture producers and directors
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| Roles: | Director, Producer, Production personnel, Performer, Film editor, Interviewee, Author of screenplay, Conductor |
| Classifications: | pn1997,
791.4372 |
Most widely held works about
William Wyler
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A talent for trouble : the life of Hollywood's most acclaimed director, William Wyler by Jan Herman(
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William Wyler by Michael A Anderegg(
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William Wyler: the authorized biography by Axel Madsen(
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Master space : film images of Capra, Lubitsch, Sternberg, and Wyler by Barbara Bowman(
Book
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William Wyler : a guide to references and resources by Sharon Kern(
Book
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The story of the making of Ben-Hur, a tale of the Christ, from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer(
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William Wyler : interviews by William Wyler(
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Directed by William Wyler(
visu
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William Wyler(
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William Wyler by Guido Fink(
Book
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Ben Hur by Miklós Rózsa(
Sound Recording
)
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A salute to William Wyler : life achievement award dinner, March 9, 1976 by American Film Institute(
Book
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William Wyler an American Film Institute seminar on his work : [held December 17, 1975 by William Wyler(
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Recollections of Daniel Mandell : oral history transcript by Daniel Mandell(
Book
)
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Uilʹi︠a︡m Uaĭler by Valentina Sergeevna Kolodi︠a︡zhnai︠a︡(
Book
)
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An index to the films of William Wyler by Charles Shibuk(
Book
)
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News of the day. [Vol. 31, no. 227--excerpt. The night Ben-Hur comes to Broadway, New York City(
visu
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The reminiscences of William Wyler by William Wyler(
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William Wyler a bibliography of materials in the UC Berkeley Library(
Book
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Interview with Willie Wyler by Brooke Hayward(
Sound Recording
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Most widely held works by
William Wyler
Ben-Hur a tale of the Christ(
visu
)
58
editions published
between
1959
and
2007
in
3
languages
and held by
2,672
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.
Roman holiday(
visu
)
44
editions published
between
1953
and
2009
in
3
languages
and held by
1,859
libraries
worldwide
A 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.
Mrs. Miniver(
visu
)
29
editions published
between
1942
and
2009
in
5
languages
and held by
1,580
libraries
worldwide
The story of a middle-class British family and their struggle to survive during WWII. Mrs. Miniver nobly tends her rose garden while her stalwart husband participates in the evacuation at Dunkirk. She personafies grace under pressure as the Miniver family huddles in their bomb shelter during a Luftwaffe attack, while she is forced to confront a downed Nazi paratrooper in her kitchen, and while she is preparing for her annual flower show despite the exigencies of bombing raids. Even the vicars climactic call to arms from the pulpit of his ruined church seems to bring out the best in people.
Funny girl(
visu
)
36
editions published
between
1968
and
2007
in
6
languages
and held by
1,576
libraries
worldwide
A musical film that follows the early career of stage comedienne Fanny Brice.
Wuthering Heights(
visu
)
47
editions published
between
1937
and
2009
in
6
languages
and held by
1,382
libraries
worldwide
"Laurence Olivier, Merle Oberon and David Niven star in this internationally-acclaimed masterpiece based on Emily Brontë's classic story of passion, hatred and revenge. Olivier and Oberon are brilliant as Heathcliff and Cathy, whose tortured love affair ends when Cathy marries the wealthy Edgar (David Niven). Heathcliff's savage retaliation upon the woman he loves explodes in a stunning climax."--Jacket.
The Best years of our lives(
visu
)
41
editions published
between
1946
and
2006
in
4
languages
and held by
1,328
libraries
worldwide
Recounts the problems faced by three returning veterans after WWII as they attempt to pick up the threads of their lives.
The best years of our lives(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1946
and
2000
in
English
and held by
1,285
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.
The little foxes(
visu
)
19
editions published
between
1941
and
2001
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
886
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.
Jezebel(
visu
)
33
editions published
between
1938
and
2007
in
3
languages
and held by
852
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.
Friendly persuasion(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
1956
and
2001
in
English
and held by
699
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 big country(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1986
and
2007
in
English
and held by
676
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 letter(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
634
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.
William Wyler's the heiress(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1983
and
2008
in
English
and held by
563
libraries
worldwide
A wealthy girl falls in love with a penniless man her father is sure only wants her for her money. When she plans to elope, her father threatens to disinherit her. Will she still go through with the marriage?
How to steal a million(
visu
)
14
editions published
between
1966
and
2006
in
English and German
and held by
552
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.
The Heiress(
visu
)
12
editions published
between
1949
and
2006
in
English and German
and held by
531
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 with disinheritance. On the eve of their marriage, he deserts her. Seven years later, Morris returns, and a wiser Catherine plots her revenge.
The children's hour(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2002
and
2004
in
English
and held by
449
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.
Wuthering Heights(
visu
)
9
editions published
between
1939
and
2008
in
English and Chinese
and held by
447
libraries
worldwide
The story of the impact of the abused waif, Heathcliff, on two Yorkshire families, the Earnshaws and Lintons, at the close of the 18th century. When Heathcliff loses Cathy Earnshaw, the woman he obsessively loves, to the wealthy but inferior Edgar Linton, he plans a savage retaliation upon both families, extending into the second generation.
Dodsworth(
visu
)
18
editions published
between
1936
and
2004
in
English and German
and held by
434
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.
Dead end(
visu
)
14
editions published
between
1937
and
2005
in
3
languages
and held by
425
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.
Jezebel(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
419
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.
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Bible. Bible films Brice, Fanny Britain, Battle of (Great Britain : 1940) Chariot racing Comedy films Comedy films Criticism, interpretation, etc. Drama England England--Yorkshire Epic films Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired Great Britain Historical films History Italy--Rome Jesus Christ Journalists Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Melodrama Middle class families Middle East--Judaea Region Motion picture producers and directors Musical films Nineteen forties Princesses Religious films Revenge Rome (Empire) Slaves Southern States United States Vaudeville Veterans Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Wallace, Lew,--1827-1905 War films Western films Women comedians World War (1939-1945) Wyler, William,--1902-1981 Ziegfeld, Flo,--1869-1932
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Alternative Names
Weiller, Wilhelm 1902-1981
Uaĭler, Uilʹi︠a︡m 1902-1981
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