Wilder, Billy 1906-2002
Overview
| Works: | 1,023 works in 4,889 publications in 12 languages and 62,786 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) Romance films |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Producer, Author, Interviewee, Scenarist, Restager , pmn, Performer, fmd, Film editor, Production personnel, Other, Editor, Bibliographic antecedent, Creator, Dedicatee, Writer of accompanying material, Adapter, Contributor, Honoree, Collector, Author of introduction, Conceptor |
| 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 Axel Madsen( Book )
- Billy Wilder by Bernard F Dick( 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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293 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 4,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two unemployed musicians accidentally witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, after which they flee to Miami disguised as female musicians
293 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 4,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two unemployed musicians accidentally witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, after which they flee to Miami disguised as female musicians
Double Indemnity by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
157 editions published between 1944 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,285 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
157 editions published between 1944 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,285 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
)
156 editions published between 1960 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 3,122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ambitious office clerk plans to get ahead by lending out his apartment to his boss, but falls in love with the boss's girlfriend
156 editions published between 1960 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 3,122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ambitious office clerk plans to get ahead by lending out his apartment to his boss, but falls in love with the boss's girlfriend
Sunset Blvd. by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
181 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,037 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 young script reader, but Norma breaks up their romance. Thinking she is mad, he tries to leave, but Norma kills him in a scene which she believes is the highlight of her comeback movie
181 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,037 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 young script reader, but Norma breaks up their romance. Thinking she is mad, he tries to leave, but Norma kills him in a scene which she believes is the highlight of her comeback movie
Sabrina by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
186 editions published between 1954 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 2,680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The daughter of the chauffeur returns from Paris and dazzles the family's two sons
186 editions published between 1954 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 2,680 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The daughter of the chauffeur returns from Paris and dazzles the family's two sons
The seven year itch by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
156 editions published between 1954 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,852 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
156 editions published between 1954 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,852 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
Stalag 17 by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
102 editions published between 1952 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 1,827 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During World War II, a group of American POWs are imprisoned in the German POW camp: Stalag 17
102 editions published between 1952 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 1,827 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During World War II, a group of American POWs are imprisoned in the German POW camp: Stalag 17
Witness for the prosecution by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
94 editions published between 1957 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man is accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure her inheritance. The defendant's mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. The web of intrigue is finally unraveled in a shocking conclusion
94 editions published between 1957 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man is accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure her inheritance. The defendant's mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. The web of intrigue is finally unraveled in a shocking conclusion
The lost weekend by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
93 editions published between 1945 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,768 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
93 editions published between 1945 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 1,768 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(
)
46 editions published between 1948 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,672 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
46 editions published between 1948 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,672 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
)
64 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Garbo plays a dour, severe Soviet official who comes to Paris on business involving the sale of some czarist jewels. But soon business turns to pleasure as she discovers the special magic of Paris and finds herself succumbing to the charms of a suave Frenchman named Leon D'Algout (Melvyn Douglas). The plot bubbles merrily as Ninotchka chooses between romance and duty--and must even confront a rival for Leon's affection in the exiled Grand Duchess Swana (Ina Claire)
64 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Garbo plays a dour, severe Soviet official who comes to Paris on business involving the sale of some czarist jewels. But soon business turns to pleasure as she discovers the special magic of Paris and finds herself succumbing to the charms of a suave Frenchman named Leon D'Algout (Melvyn Douglas). The plot bubbles merrily as Ninotchka chooses between romance and duty--and must even confront a rival for Leon's affection in the exiled Grand Duchess Swana (Ina Claire)
Ace in the Hole(
Visual
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13 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in English and held by 934 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."
13 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in English and held by 934 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 by Wei de er(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1957 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 932 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
21 editions published between 1957 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 932 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
Irma la Douce by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
117 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about a young Parisian policeman and his romance with a prostitute
117 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in 9 languages and held by 888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about a young Parisian policeman and his romance with a prostitute
The fortune cookie by
Jean Ure(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 857 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
55 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 857 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
One, two, three by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
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101 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 831 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
101 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 831 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
)
38 editions published between 1956 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
She plays the cello. He plays the field. She's coltishly young. He's worldly 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
38 editions published between 1956 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
She plays the cello. He plays the field. She's coltishly young. He's worldly 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 741 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 741 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
)
43 editions published between 1970 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Private investigator Sherlock Holmes travels to Scotland to help a woman search for her missing husband
43 editions published between 1970 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Private investigator Sherlock Holmes travels to Scotland to help a woman search for her missing husband
Sunset Blvd.(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1950 and 2010 in English and German and held by 655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of an aging film queen who prepares for her grand comeback to stardom
6 editions published between 1950 and 2010 in English and German and held by 655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of an aging film queen who prepares for her grand comeback to stardom
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Related Identities
- Lemmon, Jack Other Interviewee Performer Singer Author Contributor Actor
- Diamond, I. A. L. Writer of accompanying material Scenarist Producer Director Conceptor Author of screenplay
- Monroe, Marilyn 1926-1962 Other Singer Performer Author Actor
- Holden, William 1918-1981 Other Costume designer Performer Creator Actor
- Brackett, Charles 1892-1969 Writer of accompanying material Scenarist Producer Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author Contributor
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer Distributor
- Mirisch Company Producer
- Curtis, Tony 1925-2010 Other Interviewee Performer Author Actor
- United Artists Corporation Producer
- Waxman, Franz 1906-1967 Arranger Adapter Musician Conductor Author Actor Composer
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Actors Actresses Adultery Alcoholics Alcoholism Apartments Authors Brothers 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 investigators Lindbergh, Charles A.--(Charles Augustus), 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)--Long Island New York (State)--New York Poland Poland--Warsaw Press Resorts Rich people Situation ethics Social classes Trials (Murder) Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States Widows Wilder, Billy, 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
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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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