Wilder, Billy 1906-2002
Overview
| Works: | 1,194 works in 5,006 publications in 10 languages and 63,264 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Film adaptations Film noir Romantic comedy films Detective and mystery films Gangster films Musical films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Interviews |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Producer, Author, Interviewee, Scenarist, Restager , pmn, Performer, Other, fmd, Film editor, Production personnel, Editor, Bibliographic antecedent, Creator, Honoree, Writer of accompanying material, Adapter, Dedicatee, Contributor, Collector, Conceptor, Author of introduction |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Billy Wilder
- Some like it Wilder : the life and controversial films of Billy Wilder by Gene D Phillips( )
- A divided world : Hollywood cinema and emigré directors in the era of Roosevelt and Hitler, 1933-1948 by Nicholas Smedley( )
- A foreign affair : Billy Wilder's American films by Gerd Gemünden( )
- "It's the pictures that got small" : Charles Brackett on Billy Wilder and Hollywood's golden age by Charles Brackett( )
- Conversations with Wilder by Billy Wilder( Book )
- On Sunset Boulevard : the life and times of Billy Wilder by Ed Sikov( Book )
- Literary readings of Billy Wilder by Georges-Claude Guilbert( )
- Billy Wilder in Hollywood by Maurice Zolotow( Book )
- Nobody's perfect : Billy Wilder, a personal biography by Charlotte Chandler( Book )
- Billy Wilder by Bernard F Dick( Book )
- Billy Wilder by Axel Madsen( Book )
- Wilder times : the life of Billy Wilder by Kevin Lally( Book )
- The film career of Billy Wilder by Steve Seidman( Book )
- Close-up on Sunset Boulevard : Billy Wilder, Norma Desmond, and the dark Hollywood dream by Sam Staggs( Book )
- Billy Wilder, American film realist by Richard Armstrong( Book )
- Billy Wilder : interviews by Billy Wilder( Book )
- Promises, promises : the new Broadway cast recording by Burt Bacharach( )
- Ethics and social criticism in the Hollywood films of Erich von Stroheim, Ernst Lubitsch, and Billy Wilder by Nora Henry( Book )
- Joyful complicity : Billy Wilder and Marilyn Monroe( Visual )
- The bright side of Billy Wilder, primarily by Tom Wood( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Billy Wilder
Some like it hot by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
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230 editions published between 1959 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 4,637 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two unemployed musicians accidentally witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and flee to Miami disguised as female musicians in an all-girl band
230 editions published between 1959 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 4,637 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two unemployed musicians accidentally witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and flee to Miami disguised as female musicians in an all-girl band
Double Indemnity by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
137 editions published between 1944 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 3,218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A calculating wife encourages her wealthy husband to sign a double indemnity policy proposed by smitten insurance agent Walter Neff. As the would-be lovers plot the unsuspecting husband's murder, they are pursued by a suspicious claims manager. It's a race against time to get away with the perfect crime in this heart-pounding Academy Award-nominated masterpiece"--Container
137 editions published between 1944 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 3,218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A calculating wife encourages her wealthy husband to sign a double indemnity policy proposed by smitten insurance agent Walter Neff. As the would-be lovers plot the unsuspecting husband's murder, they are pursued by a suspicious claims manager. It's a race against time to get away with the perfect crime in this heart-pounding Academy Award-nominated masterpiece"--Container
The apartment by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
130 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 3,087 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ambitious office clerk plans to get ahead by lending out his apartment to his philandering boss, but falls in love with the boss's girlfriend
130 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 3,087 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ambitious office clerk plans to get ahead by lending out his apartment to his philandering boss, but falls in love with the boss's girlfriend
Sunset Blvd.(
Visual
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24 editions published between 1950 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pursued by creditors, Joe swerves into a driveway of a seemingly abandoned Sunset Boulevard mansion. He finds Norma, an ex-screen queen dreaming of a dramatic comeback and her husband/servant living there. She takes a fancy to Joe and, learning that he is a scriptwriter, persuades him to help her with her comeback screenplay. Being broke he accepts. He falls in love with a young script reader, but Norma breaks up their romance, setting tragedy into motion
24 editions published between 1950 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pursued by creditors, Joe swerves into a driveway of a seemingly abandoned Sunset Boulevard mansion. He finds Norma, an ex-screen queen dreaming of a dramatic comeback and her husband/servant living there. She takes a fancy to Joe and, learning that he is a scriptwriter, persuades him to help her with her comeback screenplay. Being broke he accepts. He falls in love with a young script reader, but Norma breaks up their romance, setting tragedy into motion
Sabrina by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
151 editions published between 1954 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The daughter of the chauffeur for an immensely wealthy family returns from Paris and dazzles the family's two sons
151 editions published between 1954 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The daughter of the chauffeur for an immensely wealthy family returns from Paris and dazzles the family's two sons
Stalag 17 by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
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91 editions published between 1952 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,802 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of American G.I.s in a POW camp suspect a spy is among them
91 editions published between 1952 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,802 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of American G.I.s in a POW camp suspect a spy is among them
The seven year itch by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
133 editions published between 1954 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A husband of seven years, alone in New York while his family vacations, fantasizes an affair with the TV model in the upstairs apartment
133 editions published between 1954 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A husband of seven years, alone in New York while his family vacations, fantasizes an affair with the TV model in the upstairs apartment
Witness for the prosecution by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
72 editions published between 1957 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man is accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure his inheritance. The defendant's mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. The web of intrigue is finally unwoven in a shocking, chilling conclusion
72 editions published between 1957 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man is accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure his inheritance. The defendant's mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. The web of intrigue is finally unwoven in a shocking, chilling conclusion
The lost weekend by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
68 editions published between 1945 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,727 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A would-be writer's dissatisfaction with his life leads him on a three-day binge. This film gives an uncompromising look at the devastating effects of alcoholism
68 editions published between 1945 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,727 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A would-be writer's dissatisfaction with his life leads him on a three-day binge. This film gives an uncompromising look at the devastating effects of alcoholism
Sunset Boulevard by
Billy Wilder(
)
48 editions published between 1948 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Sunset Boulevard" (1950) is one of the most famous films in the history of Hollywood, and perhaps no film better represents Hollywood's vision of itself. This facsimile edition of the screenplay provides intriguing background information about Wilder and the film's casting and production
48 editions published between 1948 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Sunset Boulevard" (1950) is one of the most famous films in the history of Hollywood, and perhaps no film better represents Hollywood's vision of itself. This facsimile edition of the screenplay provides intriguing background information about Wilder and the film's casting and production
Ninotchka by
Ernst Lubitsch(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 1939 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy in which a dour Soviet official (Garbo) comes to Paris on business involving the sale of some czarist jewels. Business soon turns to pleasure, however, as she discovers the special magic of Paris and finds herself succumbing to the charms of a suave Frenchman (Douglas). Inevitably, Ninotchka must choose between love and duty
62 editions published between 1939 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy in which a dour Soviet official (Garbo) comes to Paris on business involving the sale of some czarist jewels. Business soon turns to pleasure, however, as she discovers the special magic of Paris and finds herself succumbing to the charms of a suave Frenchman (Douglas). Inevitably, Ninotchka must choose between love and duty
Sunset Boulevard by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
154 editions published between 1950 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A harsh look at Hollywood in which an aging silent-movie queen makes a tragic attempt to return to stardom
154 editions published between 1950 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A harsh look at Hollywood in which an aging silent-movie queen makes a tragic attempt to return to stardom
Ace in the Hole(
Visual
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11 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 957 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Ace in the Hole, in this case, is Leo Minosa, trapped in a cliff dwelling near Albuquerque, N.M. The publicity from his situation could build a winning hand for several people: Chuck Tatum, manipulative veteran newsman; Lorraine, his bored wife who dreams of city lights; Sheriff Gus Kretzer, boosting his re-election campaign; and young Herbie, a reporter who wants to make the big leagues. In 1951, there was no 24-hour cable news, and the Albuquerque paper was not on the Internet. The modern media age, however, was dawning. A veritable carnival sets up at the rescue scene, which may be one of the sources of the term "media circus."
11 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 957 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Ace in the Hole, in this case, is Leo Minosa, trapped in a cliff dwelling near Albuquerque, N.M. The publicity from his situation could build a winning hand for several people: Chuck Tatum, manipulative veteran newsman; Lorraine, his bored wife who dreams of city lights; Sheriff Gus Kretzer, boosting his re-election campaign; and young Herbie, a reporter who wants to make the big leagues. In 1951, there was no 24-hour cable news, and the Albuquerque paper was not on the Internet. The modern media age, however, was dawning. A veritable carnival sets up at the rescue scene, which may be one of the sources of the term "media circus."
The Spirit of St. Louis(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1957 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 929 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From barnstormer to flying-circus wing walker to air-mail pilot, Charles Augustus Lindbergh assaulted the beckoning skies like a lovestruck kid. On May 21, 1927, his affair with the air propelled him into 20th-century legend. That day he landed his single-engine plane at Le Bourget Field outside Paris, following takeoff 33 1/2 hours earlier from Roosevelt Field, New York
18 editions published between 1957 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 929 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From barnstormer to flying-circus wing walker to air-mail pilot, Charles Augustus Lindbergh assaulted the beckoning skies like a lovestruck kid. On May 21, 1927, his affair with the air propelled him into 20th-century legend. That day he landed his single-engine plane at Le Bourget Field outside Paris, following takeoff 33 1/2 hours earlier from Roosevelt Field, New York
The fortune cookie by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 855 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A TV cameraman, trampled by a half-back while shooting a football game, and his shyster brother-in-law team up to defraud an insurance company in a million dollar law suit
50 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 855 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A TV cameraman, trampled by a half-back while shooting a football game, and his shyster brother-in-law team up to defraud an insurance company in a million dollar law suit
Irma la Douce by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
72 editions published between 1963 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about a young Parisian policeman and his romance with a prostitute
72 editions published between 1963 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about a young Parisian policeman and his romance with a prostitute
One, two, three by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
82 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 795 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Berlin, after the Second World War: C.R. MacNamara presides over the German branch of Coca-Cola, dreaming of being promoted to London, by capturing the untapped Russian market. His plans for advancement run into a snag, when he is asked to watch over the boss' ditsy, impulsive 17 year-old daughter Scarlett on her European vacation. Unsurprisingly, she almost immediately gets into trouble of the worst kind by slipping across the border to East Germany, to marry the violently anti-Yankee Communist Otto. When the home office headman decides to visit his daughter, Cagney masterminds an elaborate masquerade that backfires
82 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 795 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Berlin, after the Second World War: C.R. MacNamara presides over the German branch of Coca-Cola, dreaming of being promoted to London, by capturing the untapped Russian market. His plans for advancement run into a snag, when he is asked to watch over the boss' ditsy, impulsive 17 year-old daughter Scarlett on her European vacation. Unsurprisingly, she almost immediately gets into trouble of the worst kind by slipping across the border to East Germany, to marry the violently anti-Yankee Communist Otto. When the home office headman decides to visit his daughter, Cagney masterminds an elaborate masquerade that backfires
Love in the afternoon by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1956 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
She plays the cello. He plays the field. She's coltishly young. He's worldy and mature. Lovestruck conservatory student Ariane knows she's not like millionaire American playboy Frank Flanagan. But if she pretends to be just as much a cosmopolitan lover as he is, maybe the magic of l'amour will take hold
36 editions published between 1956 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
She plays the cello. He plays the field. She's coltishly young. He's worldy and mature. Lovestruck conservatory student Ariane knows she's not like millionaire American playboy Frank Flanagan. But if she pretends to be just as much a cosmopolitan lover as he is, maybe the magic of l'amour will take hold
A Film Unfinished by
Yael Hersonski(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in German and English and held by 740 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At the end of WWII, 60 minutes of raw film in an East German archive was discovered. Shot by the Nazis in Warsaw in May of 1942, the film became a resource for historians seeking an authentic record of the Warsaw Ghetto. The later discovery of a long-missing reel, including multiple takes and cameramen staging scenes, complicated earlier readings of the footage. Presented is the raw footage in its entirety, falsely showing the 'good life' of Jewish urbanites. Included is an interview, and more
8 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in German and English and held by 740 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At the end of WWII, 60 minutes of raw film in an East German archive was discovered. Shot by the Nazis in Warsaw in May of 1942, the film became a resource for historians seeking an authentic record of the Warsaw Ghetto. The later discovery of a long-missing reel, including multiple takes and cameramen staging scenes, complicated earlier readings of the footage. Presented is the raw footage in its entirety, falsely showing the 'good life' of Jewish urbanites. Included is an interview, and more
The private life of Sherlock Holmes by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1970 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Private investigator Sherlock Holmes travels to Scotland to help a woman search for her missing husband
42 editions published between 1970 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Private investigator Sherlock Holmes travels to Scotland to help a woman search for her missing husband
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Related Identities
- Diamond, I. A. L. Other Writer of accompanying material Scenarist Producer Director Conceptor Author of screenplay
- Lemmon, Jack Other Interviewee Performer Singer Author Contributor Actor
- MGM Home Entertainment Inc Distributor
- Monroe, Marilyn 1926-1962 Other Singer Performer Author Actor
- Brackett, Charles 1892-1969 Other Writer of accompanying material Scenarist Producer Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author Contributor
- Holden, William 1918-1981 Other Costume designer Performer Creator Actor
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer Distributor
- MacMurray, Fred 1908-1991 Other Costume designer Performer Contributor Actor
- Von Stroheim, Erich 1885-1957 Other Performer Actor Contributor Creator Costume designer
- Waxman, Franz 1906-1967 Other Arranger Adapter Musician Conductor Author Composer
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Actors Actresses Adultery Alcoholics Alcoholism Apartments Authors California--Los Angeles--Hollywood Christie, Agatha, Clerks Concentration camps Double indemnity Female impersonators Florida France--Paris Gangsters Germany Great Britain Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Illinois--Chicago Impersonation Insurance agents Insurance companies--Employees Insurance investigators Journalists--Professional ethics Lindbergh, Charles A.--(Charles Augustus), Loneliness Love Man-woman relationships Mass media Mine accidents Moles (Spies) Motion picture industry Motion picture producers and directors Murder Musicians New Mexico--Albuquerque New York (State)--New York Poland Poland--Warsaw Press Resorts Situation ethics Soviet Union Trials (Murder) United States Widows Wilder, Billy, Women--Conduct of life World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Billi Uaylder
Billijs Vailders
Billy Wilder American filmmaker
Billy Wilder Amerikaans filmregisseur
Billy Wilder cineasta estadounidense nacido en el Imperio Austrohúngaro
Billy Wilder producteur et scénariste américain
Billy Wilder regista austriaco
Billy Wilder reżyser amerykański
Wilder.
Wilder, Billie.
Wilder Billie 1906-2002
Wilder, Billy
Wilder Samuel
Wilder, Samuel 1906-2002
Μπίλι Γουάιλντερ
Били Вајлдер
Били Уайлдър
Біллі Вайлдер
Білі Уайлдэр
Уайлдер, Билли
Բիլլի Ուայլդեր ամերիկացի կինոռեժիսոր և սցենարիստ
בילי ויילדר
בילי ויילדר תסריטאי ובמאי קולנוע יהודי-אמריקאי
بلی وائلڈر
بيلي وايلدر
بیلی وایلدر
বিলি ওয়াইল্ডার
ਬਿਲੀ ਵਾਈਲਡਰ
ბილი უაილდერი
빌리 와일더 오스트리아 태생으로 유태계 미국인 저널리스트이며 영화감독, 극작가, 제작자이다.
와일더, 빌리 1906-2002
ビリー・ワイルダー
ワイルダー, ビリー
比利·懷德
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