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King Wallis Vidor (February 8, 1894 – November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1979, he was awarded an Honorary Academy Award for his "incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator." He was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Director, and won eight international film awards during his career. Vidor's best known films include The Big Parade (1925), The Crowd (1928), Stella Dallas (1937), and Duel in the Sun (1946).
King Vidor was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who played a significant role in the transition from silent films to the sound era.
He is best known for directing critically acclaimed films including The Big Parade, The Crowd, and the sprawling production War and Peace.
He received an Honorary Academy Award in 1979 and was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Director throughout his career.