William Nigh

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William Nigh

Born October 12, 1881 · Berlin, Wisconsin, USA

Died November 27, 1955 · aged 74

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 …

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Atlantic FlightAtlantic Flight · 1937
Atlantic Flight
4.51937
MovieDramaAction
Famous pioneer aviator Dick Merrill was front-page news in the 1930s, so it's understandable that he was summoned to Hollywood to star in his own film. In "Atlantic Flight" he's top-billed as a pilot who undertakes a dangerous mission to transport medicine to an ailing friend. Monogram.
Black DragonsBlack Dragons · 1942
Black Dragons
4.61942
MovieThrillerMystery
It is prior to the commencement of World War II, and Japan's fiendish Black Dragon Society is hatching an evil plot with the Nazis. They instruct a brilliant scientist, Dr. Melcher, to travel to Japan on a secret mission. There he operates on six Japanese conspirators, transforming them to resemble six American leaders. The actual leaders are murdered and replaced with their likeness.
Marriage MoralsMarriage Morals · 1923
Marriage Morals
7.01923
MovieDramaRomance
Harry Ryan, a wealthy spendthrift, falls in love with Mary Gardner, a beauty shop employee, and marries her. Mary, discouraged because she is unable to cure Ryan of his dissolute ways, leaves him. She returns after a change of heart to find her husband bedridden and despondent. At the moment of reconciliation it is revealed that in reality Mary, unattached, was only dreaming, as the result of reading a book entitled Marriage Morals, by J. C. Black.
His Night OutHis Night Out · 1935
His Night Out
7.01935
MovieAdventureComedy
When a meek purchasing agent is told by a quack doctor that he only has three months to live, he gets involved with a bank robbery and kidnapped by the gang.
Forever YoursForever Yours · 1945
Forever Yours
7.01945
MovieDrama
A young woman who has been stricken with infantile paralysis gives up hope and is trying to "will herself" to die. A doctor who has been conducting experiments with patients with paralyzed nerves is convinced he can cure her.
Skinning SkinnersSkinning Skinners · 1921
Skinning Skinners
7.01921
MovieComedy
Skinning Skinners is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by William Nigh.
Lord Byron of BroadwayLord Byron of Broadway · 1930
Lord Byron of Broadway
4.71930
MovieDramaRomance
A talented songwriter gets his inspiration for songs from others and not from within himself. He is oblivious that he may harm other people when he uses their stories or their love for himself.
Female FugitiveFemale Fugitive · 1938
Female Fugitive
7.01938
MovieDramaThriller
Police set up a dragnet to trap an outlaw's wife whom they believe to be his accomplice.

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TrocaderoTrocadero · 1944
Trocadero
5.11944
MovieComedyMusic
A newspaper columnist and host of his own national network radio program, interviewing more film personalities on his show than any other commentator, is searching for a story for a Sunday column carried by newspaper from coast to coast. Hanging out in Hollywood's famed Trocadero restaurant and night-spot, he gets his story when "Troc" owner and band-leader Eddie LeBaron, relates to him the sage of the famed screenland nitery. And hears plenty of music furnished by four of the top name-bands in the land, including that of Bob Chester, who formed his own swing band in 1935 after being top saxophonist with the bands of Ben Pollack and Ben Bernie. Singer Ida James and the Chester band led off with "Shoo Shoo Baby" in their screen debut.

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