William C. DeMille

William C. DeMille

Willam C. deMille (July 25, 1878 – March 5, 1955) was an American screenwriter and film director from the silent movie era through the early 1930s. He was also a noted playwright prior to moving into film. Once he was established in film he specialized in adapting Broadway plays into silent films.

Read more about William C. DeMille:  Biography, Selected Filmography

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