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William Nuelsen Witney (May 15, 1915 – March 17, 2002) was an American film and television director. He is best remembered for the action films he made for Republic Pictures, particularly serials: Dick Tracy Returns, G-Men vs. the Black Dragon, Daredevils of the Red Circle, Zorro's Fighting Legion, and Drums of Fu Manchu. [1]
William Witney (1915-2002) was a prolific and influential filmmaker who directed many serials, features and TV shows. He also acted in some films and wrote two books about his career and Roy Rogers' horse.
- William Witney
- March 17, 2002
- May 5, 1915
Official website for the TV and Motion Picture Director William (Bill) Witney. This site is presented by Williams son, John (Jay Dee) Witney.
Learn about the life and career of William Witney, a prolific and influential director of serials, features and TV shows. He was known for his fast-paced and action-packed style, his love of horses and the outdoors, and his impact on film-makers like Spielberg, Lucas and Tarantino.
Mar 18, 2002 · William Witney, the Republic Pictures action director who made the studio’s greatest cliffhanger serials during its B-movie heyday in the 1930s and ‘40s and introduced the...
William Witney. Director: The Crimson Ghost. Born in Oklahoma in 1915, Witney broke into the business in 1933, working at Mascot, the leading producer of low-budget serials.
Mar 17, 2002 · William Nuelsen Witney (15 May 1915 – 17 March 2002) was an American film and television director. He is best remembered for the movie serials he co-directed with John English for Republic Pictures such as Daredevils of the Red Circle, Zorro's Fighting Legion and Drums of Fu Manchu.