William Nigh
Directing
Biography
William Nigh (October 12, 1881 – November 27, 1955) was an American film director, writer, and actor. His film work sometimes lists him as either "Will Nigh" or "William Nye". He was born in Berlin, Wisconsin. His film career began with acting in 17 films in 1913 and 1914; he also directed one of these, Salomy Jane. He acted in 8 more films in the 1910s and two more in the 1920s, but directed a total of 119 films, the last in 1948. His film-writing credits numbered 18, mostly concentrated early in his career. His films included Mr. Wise Guy, Thunder, Black Dragons, Corregidor, Mr. Wong, Det…
Also known as
Emil Kreuske · Will Nigh · William Nye
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I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes
1948 · Movie
Black Dragons
1942 · Movie
Son of the Navy
1940 · Movie
The Lightning Flyer
1931 · Movie
Mr. Wise Guy
1942 · Movie
The Ghost and the Guest
1943 · Movie
Lord Byron of Broadway
1930 · Movie
The Slave
1917 · Movie
Marriage Morals
1923 · Movie
The Headline Woman
1935 · Movie
The Nest
— · Movie
Streets of New York
1939 · Movie