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William Scully

1889 – 1949

American film director

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Lived 1889 – 1949 (aged 60). William Scully was an American film director.

William Joseph Scully (March 19, 1889–May 1, 1949), sometimes credited as William Scully, "W. J. Scully", or "Bill Scully", was an American film executive. He is credited as a production manager and assistant director on many films.

William Scully was born in New York City. He started his career in the movie industry at Biograph Studios. In 1925, he moved to Hollywood where he worked at Cecile B. DeMille Studios and went on to work with several major film companies.

Filmography Director Annabel Lee (1921) Cuando el amor ríe (1931)

Assistant Director My Son, the Hero (1943) Rosalie (1937) On the Avenue (1937) Born to Dance (1936) Private Number (1936) Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935) Born to Be Bad (1934) If I Had a Million (1932) The Last of the Duanes (1930) Hell's Angels (1930) Paris Bound (1929) Tenth Avenue (1928) The Blue Danube (1928) Turkish Delight (1927) His Dog (1927) The Clinging Vine (1926) Eve's Leaves (1926) Made for Love (1926) The Coming of Amos (1925) Greater Than Fame (1920) The Country Cousin (1919) A Society Exile (1919) The Avalanche (1919) The Reason Why (1918) Her Better Self (1917)

Production Manager

Gone with the Wind (1939)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Scully?

American film director

When was William Scully born?

William Scully was born on 19 March 1889 in New York City.

When did William Scully die?

William Scully died on 1 May 1949.

What was William Scully's occupation?

William Scully was a film director.

What nationality was William Scully?

William Scully was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Scully

· Wikidata: Q8018234

· DBpedia: William Scully (director)

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