Holden, William 1918-1981
Overview
| Works: | 557 works in 2,629 publications in 9 languages and 39,876 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations War films History Comedy films Romance films Film noir Western films Action and adventure films Romantic comedy films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Author, Costume designer, Creator, Other, Speaker, Former owner, Instrumentalist, Singer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
William Holden
- Golden boy : the untold story of William Holden by Bob Thomas( Book )
- Audrey and Bill : a romantic biography of Audrey Hepburn & William Holden by Edward Z Epstein( Book )
- The films of William Holden by Lawrence J Quirk( Book )
- William Holden : a biography by Michelangelo Capua( Book )
- The complete films of William Holden by Lawrence J Quirk( Book )
- William Holden : the golden boy( Visual )
- William Holden by William Holtzman( Book )
- Love is a many-splendored thing by Sammy Fain( )
- William Holden 174 success facts : everything you need to know by Nathan Avila( )
- Open season; a novel by David Osborn( Book )
- I can't give you anything but love by Jimmy McHugh( )
- The lives and loves of 25 Hollywood stars( Visual )
- Picnic : theme from Picnic by George Duning( )
- Alvarez Kelly by Ed Friend( Book )
- Colonel Bogey : march by Kenneth J Alford( )
- The blaze of noon by Adolph Deutsch( )
- Growing up with William Holden : a memoir by Virginia Holden Gaines( Book )
- The moon is blue by Herschel Burke Gilbert( )
- A walk across America by William Holden( Book )
- Change of heart by Victor Young( )
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Most widely held works by
William Holden
The Bridge on the River Kwai by
David Lean(
Visual
)
144 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 4,328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When British P.O.W.s build a vital railway bridge in enemy-occupied Burma, Allied commandos are assigned to destroy it
144 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 4,328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When British P.O.W.s build a vital railway bridge in enemy-occupied Burma, Allied commandos are assigned to destroy it
The wild bunch by
Sam Peckinpah(
Visual
)
132 editions published between 1969 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 3,566 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Outlaws on the U.S.-Mexican border face the march of progress, the Mexican army and a gang of bounty hunters led by a former member as they plan to rob a U.S. Army train
132 editions published between 1969 and 2015 in 8 languages and held by 3,566 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Outlaws on the U.S.-Mexican border face the march of progress, the Mexican army and a gang of bounty hunters led by a former member as they plan to rob a U.S. Army train
Network by
Sidney Lumet(
Visual
)
125 editions published between 1976 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 2,920 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satirical look at the politics and power struggles of television executives as a network news anchorman turns the tables on the "ratings."
125 editions published between 1976 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 2,920 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A satirical look at the politics and power struggles of television executives as a network news anchorman turns the tables on the "ratings."
Sunset Blvd. by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
137 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,906 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
137 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,906 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
)
150 editions published between 1953 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,703 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The daughter of the chauffeur returns from Paris and dazzles the family's two sons
150 editions published between 1953 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,703 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The daughter of the chauffeur returns from Paris and dazzles the family's two sons
Stalag 17 by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
86 editions published between 1952 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 1,810 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of American G.I.s in a POW camp suspect one of them of being a spy
86 editions published between 1952 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 1,810 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of American G.I.s in a POW camp suspect one of them of being a spy
Our Town by
Sam Wood(
Visual
)
112 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in English and held by 1,466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Deals with life in a small New Hampshire community during the early years of the 20th century
112 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in English and held by 1,466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Deals with life in a small New Hampshire community during the early years of the 20th century
The towering inferno by
John Guillermin(
Visual
)
59 editions published between 1974 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the night of the dedication ceremony of the world's tallest skyscraper, a raging blaze breaks out, threatening the party-goers
59 editions published between 1974 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the night of the dedication ceremony of the world's tallest skyscraper, a raging blaze breaks out, threatening the party-goers
Born yesterday by
George Cukor(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1950 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 1,150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A corrupt millionaire junk dealer, embarrassed by his girlfriend's lack of social sophistication, arranges to have her trained in a crash course in "culture." He is surprised and outraged when after becoming aware of her role as pawn in his crooked business deals, she refuses to cooperate
27 editions published between 1950 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 1,150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A corrupt millionaire junk dealer, embarrassed by his girlfriend's lack of social sophistication, arranges to have her trained in a crash course in "culture." He is surprised and outraged when after becoming aware of her role as pawn in his crooked business deals, she refuses to cooperate
The horse soldiers by
John Ford(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1959 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Colonel Marlowe is in command of a motley assortment of 1200 Union volunteers whose task-- and apparent suicide mission-- is to infiltrate 300 miles of Southern territory and destroy the most strategic rail route in the Confederacy. Marlowe's life is complicated by his ferocious running feud with the company's surgeon, Major Kendall
49 editions published between 1959 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Colonel Marlowe is in command of a motley assortment of 1200 Union volunteers whose task-- and apparent suicide mission-- is to infiltrate 300 miles of Southern territory and destroy the most strategic rail route in the Confederacy. Marlowe's life is complicated by his ferocious running feud with the company's surgeon, Major Kendall
Picnic by
Joshua Logan(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 1955 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,065 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story covers one Labor Day week-end in a small Kansas town, and tells about the impact a virile drifter has on the lives of several women in town
52 editions published between 1955 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,065 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story covers one Labor Day week-end in a small Kansas town, and tells about the impact a virile drifter has on the lives of several women in town
Love is a many-splendored thing by
Suyin Han(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 1955 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 997 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A widowed Eurasian doctor and an American war correspondent stationed in Hong Kong begin an intensely passionate affair, but when the journalist is transferred to Korea where war has broken out, tragedy strikes
44 editions published between 1955 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 997 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A widowed Eurasian doctor and an American war correspondent stationed in Hong Kong begin an intensely passionate affair, but when the journalist is transferred to Korea where war has broken out, tragedy strikes
The bridges at Toko-ri by
Mark Robson(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1954 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 861 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a war-weary World War II veteran who must leave his family to fight again, this time in Korea
39 editions published between 1954 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 861 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a war-weary World War II veteran who must leave his family to fight again, this time in Korea
Paris when it sizzles by
Richard Quine(
Visual
)
51 editions published between 1963 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 859 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A screenwriter with a three-day deadline for a script asks a secretary to help concoct ideas
51 editions published between 1963 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 859 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A screenwriter with a three-day deadline for a script asks a secretary to help concoct ideas
The country girl by
George Seaton(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1954 and 2015 in English and held by 771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frank Elgin is an alcoholic actor and singer who gets a second change at stardom. His long suffering wife, Georgie, and their marriage is put to the test. Frank is desperate to make a come back and Bernie Dodd is the hotshot Broadway director in need of a "name" star for his new stage production. Georgie is both weary of her husband's weaknesses and Dodd's motives. When Georgie appears to be dragging Frank down, Bernie tries to force her to leave
31 editions published between 1954 and 2015 in English and held by 771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frank Elgin is an alcoholic actor and singer who gets a second change at stardom. His long suffering wife, Georgie, and their marriage is put to the test. Frank is desperate to make a come back and Bernie Dodd is the hotshot Broadway director in need of a "name" star for his new stage production. Georgie is both weary of her husband's weaknesses and Dodd's motives. When Georgie appears to be dragging Frank down, Bernie tries to force her to leave
Sunset Blvd.(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1950 and 2010 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of an aging film queen who prepares for her grand comeback to stardom
4 editions published between 1950 and 2010 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of an aging film queen who prepares for her grand comeback to stardom
Casino Royale by
Martin Campbell(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1967 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this spoof, the heads of the allied spy forces call Sir James Bond out of retirement to fight the power of SMERSH
7 editions published between 1967 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this spoof, the heads of the allied spy forces call Sir James Bond out of retirement to fight the power of SMERSH
Damien, Omen II by
Don Taylor(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1978 and 2008 in English and held by 419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seven years have passed since Damien engineered the deaths of Ambassador Thorn and his wife. Damien leaves London to live with his uncle (William Holden) and his wife (Lee Grant), who have no inkling who, or what Damien really is. A shipment of artifacts dug up in Israel contains a clue to Damien's identity. But before the artifacts can be examined, Damien himself comes into a bit of knowledge
28 editions published between 1978 and 2008 in English and held by 419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seven years have passed since Damien engineered the deaths of Ambassador Thorn and his wife. Damien leaves London to live with his uncle (William Holden) and his wife (Lee Grant), who have no inkling who, or what Damien really is. A shipment of artifacts dug up in Israel contains a clue to Damien's identity. But before the artifacts can be examined, Damien himself comes into a bit of knowledge
Executive suite by
Robert Wise(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The president of a furniture company suddenly dies, leaving seven board members locked in a power struggle
15 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The president of a furniture company suddenly dies, leaving seven board members locked in a power struggle
The world of Suzie Wong by
Xun Mei(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1961 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Robert Lomax, who aspires to follow his passion to paint and having quit his architectural profession, lands in Hong Kong. On the ferry he meets a young girl Suzie Wong who lies that she is from a wealthy family but actually is working as a "Wan Chai girl" in the Wan Chai district on Hong Kong island. Lomax may have an opportunity to be the husband of a Hong Kong banker's daughter, but he chooses to be with Suzie Wong. Some street and harbour scenes of Hong Kong in the late 1950s are captured on film in colour
18 editions published between 1961 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 398 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Robert Lomax, who aspires to follow his passion to paint and having quit his architectural profession, lands in Hong Kong. On the ferry he meets a young girl Suzie Wong who lies that she is from a wealthy family but actually is working as a "Wan Chai girl" in the Wan Chai district on Hong Kong island. Lomax may have an opportunity to be the husband of a Hong Kong banker's daughter, but he chooses to be with Suzie Wong. Some street and harbour scenes of Hong Kong in the late 1950s are captured on film in colour
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Related Identities
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer Distributor
- Wilder, Billy 1906-2002 Performer Scenarist Producer Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author Creator
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Guinness, Alec 1914-2000 Other Costume designer Performer Former owner Actor
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm)
- Lean, David 1908-1991 Performer Restager Director Film editor Author Editor
- Hepburn, Audrey 1929-1993 Other Performer Author Actor
- Spiegel, Sam Producer
- Borgnine, Ernest 1917-2012 Other Performer Actor
- Ryan, Robert 1909-1973 Other Performer Actor
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Actors Actresses American Civil War (1861-1865) Betrayal Bond, James--(Fictitious character) Boulle, Pierre, Boundaries Brothers Burma Burma-Siam Railroad California--Los Angeles--Hollywood China--Hong Kong City and town life Criminal behavior Detectives Gangs Great Britain.--MI6 Holden, William, Japanese Occupation of Burma (1942-1945) Kansas Korean War (1950-1953) Love Man-woman relationships Mexico Military campaigns Moles (Spies) Montenegro Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture industry Murder--Investigation New Hampshire New York (State)--Long Island North America--Mexican-American Border Region Outlaws Peckinpah, Sam, Poker--Tournaments Prisoners of war Rich people Sensationalism in journalism Skyscrapers Social classes Television broadcasting of news Television news anchors Terrorists Thailand Train robberies Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States United States, West World War (1939-1945)
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Beeddle Jr., William Franklin, 1918-1981
Beedle, William, 1918-1981
Beedle, William Francis junior 1918-1981
Beedle, William Franklin.
Beedle, William Franklin 1918-1981
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Вилијам Холден
Вільям Холден
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