Wyler

[wahy-ler]

noun

1. William, 1902–81, U.S. film director, born in Germany.

Example Sentences

While stationed in Europe, he also helped gather footage for William Wyler, who would go on to direct films such as Ben Hur, Roman Holiday, and Wuthering Heights.

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Both trail William Wyler, who was nominated 12 times and won three.

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I always think of William Wyler, and he would always say that even if he hasn’t written the screenplay, it’s the director’s professional job to find his or her way personally into the script.

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“It was the first film I ever did for a major, super-talent director, in William Wyler,” Williams said.

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But it’s also worth noting that this only happens behind closed doors and when he’s alone with someone he trusts, like Kate Wyler, a U.S. diplomat played by Keri Russell.

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