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William Churchill deMille

William Churchill deMille
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William Churchill deMille, also spelled de Mille or De Mille, was an American screenwriter and film director from the silent film era through the early 1930s. He was also a noted playwright prior to moving into film. Once he was established in film he specialized in adapting Broadway plays into silent films.

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  1. Don MarquisJuly 29, 1878 – December 29, 1937
  2. Giuseppe AdamiFebruary 4, 1878 – October 12, 1946
  3. Harry CareyJanuary 16, 1878 – September 21, 1947
  4. Lionel BarrymoreApril 28, 1878 – November 15, 1954
  5. William Churchill deMille (this page)July 25, 1878 – March 5, 1955
  6. King BaggotNovember 7, 1879 – July 11, 1948

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