King Wallis Vidor was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter. His 67-year career spanned the silent and sound eras, with works distinguished by a 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 film-making conventions.
- Occupation
- film director, film producer, screenwriter, director
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- February 8, 1894
- Died
- November 1, 1982