William K. Howard

William K. Howard ( born June 16, 1899 in St. Marys ( Ohio), † February 21, 1954 in Los Angeles, California ) was an American film director.

Life

His film career began William K. Howard as film distributors and sales consultants. After a brief spell as assistant director in 1921 he made his first film as a director. Howard specialized in comedies, thrillers and melodramas. After the introduction of sound, he was responsible for a series of successful films. His most famous film, the historical drama " Fire Over England " was created during a two-year stay in England. After his return to the U.S. he could no longer continue this successful time.

Filmography (selection)

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