About Gordon Wiles
Lived 1902 – 1950 (aged 47–48). Gordon Wiles was an American film director, production designer, director and art director.
Gordon Wiles (October 10, 1904 – October 17, 1950) was an American art director and film director. He won an Oscar for Best Art Direction for the film Transatlantic. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri. His father, Albert Wiles, was a doctor in Jerseyville, Illinois.
Selected filmography Transatlantic (art director; 1931) Almost Married (art director; 1932) Lady from Nowhere (director; 1936) Charlie Chan's Secret (director; 1936) Venus Makes Trouble (director; 1937) Prison Train (director; 1938) Mr. Boggs Steps Out (director; 1938) Forced Landing (director; 1941) The Gangster (director; 1947)
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Who was Gordon Wiles?
art director, film director (1904-1950)
When was Gordon Wiles born?
Gordon Wiles was born in 1902 in Jerseyville.
When did Gordon Wiles die?
Gordon Wiles died on 17 October 1950 in Los Angeles.
What was Gordon Wiles's occupation?
Gordon Wiles was a film director, production designer, director and art director.
What nationality was Gordon Wiles?
Gordon Wiles was American.
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