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Ted Wilde

1889 – 1929

American film director, screenwriter

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Lived 1889 – 1929 (aged 40). Ted Wilde was an American film director, screenwriter, writer and director.

Ted Wilde ( – December 17, 1929) was an American comedy writer and director during the era of silent movies, though he also directed two talkies released in 1930. He was born in New York City. His initial career was as a member of Harold Lloyd's writing staff. His final film as a director was Clancy in Wall Street. He died of a stroke in Hollywood at the age of 36 and was interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.

Awards At the 1st Academy Awards on May 16, 1929, Wilde was nominated as Best Director of a Comedy Picture for the film Speedy but lost to Lewis Milestone for Two Arabian Knights.

Filmography The Battling Orioles (1924) The Goofy Age (1924) A Sailor Papa (1925) The Haunted Honeymoon (1925) The Kid Brother (1927) Babe Comes Home (1927) Speedy (1928) Loose Ankles (1930) Clancy in Wall Street (1930)

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Who was Ted Wilde?

American film director, screenwriter (1889-1929)

When was Ted Wilde born?

Ted Wilde was born on 16 December 1889 in New York City.

When did Ted Wilde die?

Ted Wilde died on 17 December 1929 in Hollywood.

What was Ted Wilde's occupation?

Ted Wilde was a film director, screenwriter, writer and director.

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Ted Wilde was American.

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· Wikipedia: Ted Wilde

· Wikidata: Q1350928

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