About William J. Reiter
Lived 1889 – 1979 (aged 90). William J. Reiter was an American film director and assistant director.
William J. Reiter (August 16, 1889 – September 29, 1979) was an American assistant director who was nominated during the 6th Academy Awards for the short lived Best Assistant Director category.
Filmography All of these he was the assistant director for unless indicated.
The Man Who Had Everything (1920) (credited as Billy Reiter) Dangerous Curve Ahead (1921) The Sea Hawk (1924) (Research by) Broadway (1929) By Candlelight (1933) Ladies Must Love (1933) (Credited as William Reiter) Are We Civilized? (1934) The Black Cat (1934) Let's Be Ritzy (1934) The Man Who Reclaimed His Head (1934) One Exciting Adventure (1934) Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round (1934) The Great Impersonation (1935) A Notorious Gentleman (1935) Princess O'Hara (1935) Crash Donovan (1936) Sutter's Gold (1936) Let Them Live (1937)
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Who was William J. Reiter?
Assistant Director
When was William J. Reiter born?
William J. Reiter was born on 16 August 1889 in Richmond.
When did William J. Reiter die?
William J. Reiter died on 29 September 1979 in Hollywood.
What was William J. Reiter's occupation?
William J. Reiter was a film director and assistant director.
What nationality was William J. Reiter?
William J. Reiter was American.
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