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William Nigh

Bio: 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"

Born: Wed, Oct 12 1881

Birthplace: Berlin, Wisconsin, USA

Death: Sun, Nov 27 1955

William Nigh is 74 years old

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Poster of Stage Struck

William Nigh was 66 in Stage Struck as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1948

Poster of I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes

I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes

William Nigh was 66 in I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 23 1948

Poster of Riding the California Trail

Riding the California Trail

William Nigh was 65 in Riding the California Trail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 11 1947

Poster of Beauty and the Bandit

Beauty and the Bandit

William Nigh was 65 in Beauty and the Bandit as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1946

Poster of South of Monterey

South of Monterey

William Nigh was 64 in South of Monterey as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1946

Poster of Partners in Time

Partners in Time

William Nigh was 64 in Partners in Time as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1946

Poster of The Gay Cavalier

The Gay Cavalier

William Nigh was 64 in The Gay Cavalier as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1946

Poster of Allotment Wives

Allotment Wives

William Nigh was 64 in Allotment Wives as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1945

Poster of Divorce

William Nigh was 63 in Divorce as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 18 1945

Poster of Forever Yours

William Nigh was 63 in Forever Yours as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1945

Poster of Are These Our Parents?

Are These Our Parents?

William Nigh was 62 in Are These Our Parents? as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1944

Poster of Trocadero

William Nigh was 62 in Trocadero as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 24 1944

Poster of Where Are Your Children?

Where Are Your Children?

William Nigh was 62 in Where Are Your Children? as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1943

Poster of The Underdog

William Nigh was 62 in The Underdog as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1943

Poster of The Ghost and the Guest

The Ghost and the Guest

William Nigh was 61 in The Ghost and the Guest as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1943

Poster of Corregidor

William Nigh was 61 in Corregidor as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 29 1943

Poster of Lady from Chungking

Lady from Chungking

William Nigh was 61 in Lady from Chungking as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1942

Poster of City of Silent Men

City of Silent Men

William Nigh was 61 in City of Silent Men as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1942

Poster of Tough as They Come

Tough as They Come

William Nigh was 60 in Tough as They Come as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1942

Poster of Escape from Hong Kong

Escape from Hong Kong

William Nigh was 60 in Escape from Hong Kong as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1942

Poster of The Strange Case of Doctor Rx

The Strange Case of Doctor Rx

William Nigh was 60 in The Strange Case of Doctor Rx as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942

Poster of Black Dragons

William Nigh was 60 in Black Dragons as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1942

Poster of Mr. Wise Guy

William Nigh was 60 in Mr. Wise Guy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1942

Poster of Zis Boom Bah

William Nigh was 60 in Zis Boom Bah as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1941

Poster of Mob Town

William Nigh was 59 in Mob Town as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1941

Poster of The Kid from Kansas

The Kid from Kansas

William Nigh was 59 in The Kid from Kansas as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1941

Poster of No Greater Sin

William Nigh was 59 in No Greater Sin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1941

Poster of Secret Evidence

Secret Evidence

William Nigh was 59 in Secret Evidence as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1941

Poster of The Ape

William Nigh was 58 in The Ape as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1940

Poster of Doomed to Die

William Nigh was 58 in Doomed to Die as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1940

Poster of Son of the Navy

Son of the Navy

William Nigh was 58 in Son of the Navy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1940

Poster of The Fatal Hour

William Nigh was 58 in The Fatal Hour as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 1940

Poster of Mutiny in the Big House

Mutiny in the Big House

William Nigh was 58 in Mutiny in the Big House as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1939

Poster of Mr. Wong in Chinatown

Mr. Wong in Chinatown

William Nigh was 57 in Mr. Wong in Chinatown as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1939

Poster of Streets of New York

Streets of New York

William Nigh was 57 in Streets of New York as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1939

Poster of The Mystery of Mr. Wong

The Mystery of Mr. Wong

William Nigh was 57 in The Mystery of Mr. Wong as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1939

Poster of I Am a Criminal

I Am a Criminal

William Nigh was 57 in I Am a Criminal as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1938

Poster of Gangster's Boy

William Nigh was 57 in Gangster's Boy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1938

Poster of Mr. Wong, Detective

Mr. Wong, Detective

William Nigh was 56 in Mr. Wong, Detective as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1938

Poster of Romance of the Limberlost

Romance of the Limberlost

William Nigh was 56 in Romance of the Limberlost as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 1938

Poster of Female Fugitive

Female Fugitive

William Nigh was 56 in Female Fugitive as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1938

Poster of Rose of the Rio Grande

Rose of the Rio Grande

William Nigh was 56 in Rose of the Rio Grande as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1938

Poster of Boy of the Streets

Boy of the Streets

William Nigh was 56 in Boy of the Streets as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1938

Poster of A Bride for Henry

A Bride for Henry

William Nigh was 55 in A Bride for Henry as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1937

Poster of Atlantic Flight

Atlantic Flight

William Nigh was 55 in Atlantic Flight as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1937

Poster of Hoosier Schoolboy

Hoosier Schoolboy

William Nigh was 55 in Hoosier Schoolboy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1937

Poster of The 13th Man

William Nigh was 55 in The 13th Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1937

Poster of The Law Commands

The Law Commands

William Nigh was 55 in The Law Commands as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1937

Poster of Bill Cracks Down

Bill Cracks Down

William Nigh was 55 in Bill Cracks Down as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 22 1937

Poster of North of Nome

William Nigh was 55 in North of Nome as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1936

Poster of Crash Donovan

William Nigh was 54 in Crash Donovan as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1936

Poster of The Old Homestead

The Old Homestead

William Nigh was 53 in The Old Homestead as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1935

Poster of His Night Out

William Nigh was 53 in His Night Out as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1935

Poster of She Gets Her Man

She Gets Her Man

William Nigh was 53 in She Gets Her Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 05 1935

Poster of Dizzy Dames

William Nigh was 53 in Dizzy Dames as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1935

Poster of The Headline Woman

The Headline Woman

William Nigh was 53 in The Headline Woman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 14 1935

Poster of Without Children

Without Children

William Nigh was 53 in Without Children as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1935

Poster of Sweepstake Annie

Sweepstake Annie

William Nigh was 53 in Sweepstake Annie as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 1935

Poster of The Mysterious Mr. Wong

The Mysterious Mr. Wong

William Nigh was 53 in The Mysterious Mr. Wong as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 1935

Poster of Two Heads on a Pillow

Two Heads on a Pillow

William Nigh was 52 in Two Heads on a Pillow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1934

Poster of Monte Carlo Nights

Monte Carlo Nights

William Nigh was 52 in Monte Carlo Nights as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 20 1934

Poster of City Limits

William Nigh was 52 in City Limits as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1934

Poster of House of Mystery

House of Mystery

William Nigh was 52 in House of Mystery as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1934

Poster of School for Girls

School for Girls

William Nigh was 52 in School for Girls as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1934

Poster of Mystery Liner

William Nigh was 52 in Mystery Liner as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1934

Poster of He Couldn't Take It

He Couldn't Take It

William Nigh was 52 in He Couldn't Take It as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1933

Poster of Men Are Such Fools

Men Are Such Fools

William Nigh was 51 in Men Are Such Fools as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1932

Poster of Border Devils

William Nigh was 50 in Border Devils as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 1932

Poster of Without Honors

William Nigh was 50 in Without Honors as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1932

Poster of The Sea Ghost

William Nigh was 50 in The Sea Ghost as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1931

Poster of The Single Sin

William Nigh was 49 in The Single Sin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 1931

Poster of Fighting Thru

William Nigh was 49 in Fighting Thru as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1930

Poster of Today

William Nigh was 49 in Today as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1930

Poster of Lord Byron of Broadway

Lord Byron of Broadway

William Nigh was 48 in Lord Byron of Broadway as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1930

Poster of Thunder

William Nigh was 47 in Thunder as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 08 1929

Poster of Desert Nights

William Nigh was 47 in Desert Nights as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1929

Poster of Four Walls

William Nigh was 46 in Four Walls as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 1928

Poster of Across to Singapore

Across to Singapore

William Nigh was 46 in Across to Singapore as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1928

Poster of The Law of the Range

The Law of the Range

William Nigh was 46 in The Law of the Range as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1928

Poster of Mr. Wu

William Nigh was 45 in Mr. Wu as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1927

Poster of The Fire Brigade

The Fire Brigade

William Nigh was 45 in The Fire Brigade as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1926

Poster of Casey of the Coast Guard

Casey of the Coast Guard

William Nigh was 44 in Casey of the Coast Guard as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 1926

Poster of The Little Giant

The Little Giant

William Nigh was 44 in The Little Giant as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1926

Poster of Born Rich

William Nigh was 43 in Born Rich as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1924

Poster of Rags to Riches

William Nigh was 40 in Rags to Riches as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 1922

Poster of Your Best Friend

Your Best Friend

William Nigh was 40 in Your Best Friend as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 1922

Poster of School Days

William Nigh was 40 in School Days as 'Director, Writer, Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1921

Poster of Why Girls Leave Home

Why Girls Leave Home

William Nigh was 39 in Why Girls Leave Home as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 04 1921

Poster of The Soul of Man

The Soul of Man

William Nigh was 39 in The Soul of Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1921

Poster of Democracy: The Vision Restored

Democracy: The Vision Restored

William Nigh was 38 in Democracy: The Vision Restored as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 24 1920

Poster of Beware!

William Nigh was 37 in Beware! as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1919

Poster of Kaiser's Finish

Kaiser's Finish

William Nigh was 37 in Kaiser's Finish as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1918

Poster of My Four Years in Germany

My Four Years in Germany

William Nigh was 36 in My Four Years in Germany as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1918

Poster of Wife Number Two

Wife Number Two

William Nigh was 35 in Wife Number Two as 'Director, Scenario Writer, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 29 1917

Poster of The Slave

William Nigh was 35 in The Slave as 'Director, Scenario Writer, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1917

Poster of Notorious Gallagher; or, His Great Triumph

Notorious Gallagher; or, His Great Triumph

William Nigh was 34 in Notorious Gallagher; or, His Great Triumph as 'Director, Scenario Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1916

Poster of The Kiss of Hate

The Kiss of Hate

William Nigh was 34 in The Kiss of Hate as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 03 1916

Poster of Her Debt of Honor

Her Debt of Honor

William Nigh was 34 in Her Debt of Honor as 'Director, Scenario Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1916

Poster of A Yellow Streak

A Yellow Streak

William Nigh was 34 in A Yellow Streak as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 06 1915

Poster of Emmy of Stork's Nest

Emmy of Stork's Nest

William Nigh was 33 in Emmy of Stork's Nest as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1915

Poster of A Royal Family

William Nigh was 33 in A Royal Family as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1915

Poster of Story of Jewel City

Story of Jewel City

William Nigh was 33 in Story of Jewel City as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1915

Poster of Salomy Jane

William Nigh was 33 in Salomy Jane as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1914

Poster of Mr. Wong Collection 1938-1940

Mr. Wong Collection 1938-1940

William Nigh will be 74+ in Mr. Wong Collection 1938-1940 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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