William A. Wellman

William A. Wellman (February 29, 1896 - December 9, 1975) was a movie director. Wellman was hired in 1927 to direct Wings, a major drama dealing with pilots during World War I that was highlighted by air combat and flight sequences. Before his career in films, Wellman served in the French Foreign Legion and was a World War I ace pilot. Films include The Public Enemy, the original version of A Star Is Born, and Nothing Sacred. He was the great-great-great grandson of Francis Lewis of New York, one of the signaturies to the Declaration of Independence.

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February 29 - 1896 - December 9 - 1975 - Wings - French Foreign Legion - The Public Enemy - A Star Is Born - Nothing Sacred - Francis Lewis - Declaration of Independence

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