William Wyler: The Life and Films of Hollywood's Most Celebrated Director

During his forty-five-year career, William Wyler (1902-1981) pushed the boundaries of filmmaking with his gripping storylines and innovative depth-of-field cinematography. With a body of work that includes such memorable classics as Jezebel (1938), Mrs. Miniver (1942), Ben-Hur (1959), and Funny Girl (1968), Wyler is the most nominated director in the history of the Academy Awards and bears the distinction of having won an Oscar for Best Director on three occasions. Both Bette Davis and Lillian H

Author: Gabriel Miller
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 08/13/2013
Pages: 520
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.88lbs
Size: 9.05h x 6.30w x 1.60d
ISBN: 9780813142098

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2013
Choice 02/01/2014

About the Author

Gabriel Miller, professor of English at Rutgers University, is the author or editor of numerous books, including The Films of Martin Ritt: Fanfare for the Common Man, Clifford Odets, and William Wyler: Interviews.

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