KING VIDOR

(King Wallis Vidor)


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King Vidor
King Vidor
  • Born: February 8, 1894
  • Died: November 1, 1982
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter

King Wallis Vidor was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose 67-year film-making career successfully spanned the silent and sound eras. His works are distinguished by a vivid, humane, and sympathetic depiction of contemporary social issues. Considered an auteur director, Vidor approached multiple genres and allowed the subject matter to determine the style, often pressing the limits of movie-making conventions.