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    2 days ago · Vidor's sound films of the 1940s and early 1950s arguably represent his richest output. Among his finest works are Northwest Passage (1940), Comrade X (1940), An American Romance (1944), and Duel in the Sun (1946).

  3. Jul 1, 2024 · Among the top films in his filmography are ‘Cover Girl’ (1944) starring Gene Kelly and Rita Hayworth, which is certainly one of the best musicals of its era and the delightfully sensuous and darkly peculiar ‘Gilda’ (1946)–really the ultimate Rita vehicle and still a great watch despite a script that feels like it was being written ten ...

  4. Jun 23, 2024 · Some of his more notable war movies include Flying Tigers (1942), The Fighting Seabees (1944), They Were Expendable (1945), and Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.

  5. Jun 24, 2024 · He made movies like “The Big Paradeand “The Crowd,” which are still popular today. During his long career, which lasted almost 70 years, he was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Director and won eight international film awards.

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    • King Vidor
    • 08 Feb, 1894
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  6. Jun 24, 2024 · Fortunately, for director King Vidor, he had directed enough successful films (most notably The Big Parade [1925]) for the studio (MGM) to allow him to be given the benefit of the doubt. The result was a successful film that has endured as a critical favorite.

  7. Jul 1, 2024 · The greatest Willie Nelson performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand. This list is made up of films like Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music and Willie Nelson: Live in Amsterdam.

  8. Jul 1, 2024 · Casting was a major determining factor in a noir's success, and for some actors, a life-changing decision. This was especially true for the cult classic Gilda (1946), directed by Charles Vidor.