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William Augustus Wellman (29 February 1896–19 December 1975) was an American movie director, noted for directing the film which received the first Academy Award for Best Picture, Wings (1927). Throughout his long career, during which Wellman helmed over 80 films, he was a prolific director of crime, adventure and action films, often focusing on aviation themes, a particular passion. He also directed several acclaimed satirical comedies.
Wellman's father, Arthur Gouverneur Wellman, was a New...
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