Willam C. DeMille (July 25, 1878 - March 8, 1955) was a screenwriter and film director from the silent movie era through the early 1930s. He was also a noted playwright prior to moving into film. He was born in Washington, DC, the son of playwrite and screenwriter Beatrice C. DeMille and the elder brother of the versatile Cecil B. DeMille. His education included a bachelor's degree from Columbia University followed by graduate studies at the Academy of Dramatic Arts, at schools in Germany, and a second stint at Comumbia University studying under Brander Mathews. July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in Leap years). ... 1955 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Screenwriters, scenarists or script writers, are authors who write the screenplays from which movies are made. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... A silent film is a film which has no accompanying soundtrack. ... // Events and trends The 1930s were spent struggling for a solution to the global depression. ... A playwright is an author of plays for performance in the theater. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... Cecil Blount DeMille (August 12, 1881 - January 21, 1959) was one of the most successful filmmakers during the first half of the 20th century. ... Columbia University is a private university in New York City. ...

He married Peggy George, the daughter of notable economist Henry George, known for writing Progress and Poverty, in 1903 and they remained married for 26 years and had two children. After getting divorced, he subsequently married the screenwriter Clara Beranger. His children include the dance choreographer Agnes de Mille, actress Peggy George, and Richard de Mille. (The latter son was born of an affair with screenwriter Lorna Moon and adopted to prevent a scandal.) Henry George Henry George (September 2, 1839 – October 29, 1897) was an American political economist, and the most influential proponent of the Single Tax on land. ... 1903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasnt had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. ... Agnes de Mille in “3 Virgins and a Devil”, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1941 Agnes George de Mille (September 18, 1905 – October 7, 1993) was an American dancer and choreographer. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ...

In addition to his filmmaking fame, William DeMille was also an early member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. (His brother was a founding member.) He co-hosted the 1st Academy Awards and solo-hosted the 2nd Academy Awards. He also served as the President of the Academy briefly. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6101 Hollywood Blvd. Founded on May 11, 1927 in California, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is a professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures. ... 1st Academy Awards Thursday, May 16, 1928 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California Host Show: Douglas Fairbanks, William C. DeMille The 1st Academy Awards presented on May 16, 1929 at a private dinner held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. ... Best Picture: Broadway Melody Nominees: Alibi Hollywood Revue of 1929 In Old Arizona The Patriot Best Actor in a leading role:Warren Baxter - In Old Arizona Nominees: Chester Morris Alibi Lewis Stone The Patriot George Bancroft Thunderbolt Paul Muni The Valiant ... An example of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, for the film actress Carole Lombard. ...

William died in 1955 while living in Playa del Ray, California. State nickname: The Golden State Other U.S. States Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) Official languages English Area 410,000 km² (3rd)  - Land 404,298 km²  - Water 20,047 km² (4. ...

External links

• William C. DeMille at the Internet Movie Database
• SIlent Ladies & Gents William DeMille