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William Lee Wilder (1904-1982) was an Austrian-born American screenwriter, film producer and director. He was the brother of the film director Billy Wilder.
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Key Films
Eying a large inheritance, a reporter marries a rich woman with failing health. When she begins feeling healthy after the wedding, the reporter takes drastic measures to make sure his wife dies.
Story of an investment agent who embezzles a large sum from an estate, hoping to cover his crime by marrying the estate's heiress. The girl is already engaged, so he arranges to have the fiance killed…
An ex-American GI returns to Italy to find some money he stashed before doing a prison term. He discovers his cash is now gone and quickly sets off on a manhunt to find out who stole his buried fortun…
When a scheming fortune hunter finds his rich wife is not going to die as expected, he and his lover make other plans to get her millions.
Noir Filmography
4 films · 1946–1955YearFilmSynopsis
1946The Glass AlibiEying a large inheritance, a reporter marries a rich woman with failing health. When she begins feeling healthy after the wedding, the reporter takes drastic me…View Film →1947The PretenderStory of an investment agent who embezzles a large sum from an estate, hoping to cover his crime by marrying the estate's heiress. The girl is already engaged, …View Film →1951Three Steps NorthAn ex-American GI returns to Italy to find some money he stashed before doing a prison term. He discovers his cash is now gone and quickly sets off on a manhunt…View Film →1955The Big BluffWhen a scheming fortune hunter finds his rich wife is not going to die as expected, he and his lover make other plans to get her millions.View Film →
